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Just got myresult from the lab i did swap of tongue test, coz my hroat not feel well ,is appear "streptococcus sanguinis" what's that ? is it danger??

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: It's normal oral flora and doesn't cause strep throat.

Dr Pastore and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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A member asked:

Just got myresult from the lab i did swap of tongue test, coz my hroat not feel well ,is appear "streptococcus sanguinis" what's that ? is it danger??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Pastore and another doctor agreed

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