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I have strep but a real bad cough that hurts my chest when i cough. can strep turn into something like pneumonia?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Certainly: If not properly treated, a strep infection can progress to bacterial pneumonia.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

I have strep but a real bad cough that hurts my chest when i cough. can strep turn into something like pneumonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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