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A member asked:
How long can strep throat virus live on a thermometer? i accidentally used an oral thermometer without knowing it was not cleaned
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Not to worry: if you do not develop a perisistent sore throat , you will be fine, if have sore throat , go to your doctor get a rapid test and culture. . not sure how long the bacteria will live but chance are small to develop strep after such espoure .
Answered 8/16/2018
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