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How long do the symptoms of strep throat last?
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Varies: Typically, symptoms from a strep throat will last for several days, up to a week once on antibiotics. Occasionally, they infection can last longer ANS may even require more medications to resolve the symptoms.
Answered 5/5/2016
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