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The doctor found a streptococcus beta haemolyticus in my throat. is this dangerous?
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Needs treatment: It can be dangerous as in a small number of people beta strep sore throat may be followed by rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis. Please follow the prescribed treatment for the full number of days.
Answered 7/8/2016
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