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If have been exposed to strep throat, how long before you can come down with it if you are going to?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

2-5 days: The incubation period for strep throat is 2 to 5 days.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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1 week: Can be up to a week usually.

Answered 11/4/2012

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