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What is streptococcus sanguinis ??? i got this on my test result after swap throat test,, is that danger bacteria ? do i need to take antibiotics ?
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No: Streptococcus sanguinis is a part of the viridans family and is a part of the normal flora of the throat. You definitely do not need an antibiotic.
Answered 9/28/2016
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