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I need to know if i have just a sore throat or strep throat.?
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Have evaluated: You are still be in an age group where untreated strep can produce rheumatic fever a month or so down the road & make the rest ur life miserable.(& cost a bunch) est.1/200 untreated strep are at risk; ~1/3 sore throats strep, ~1/600 the risk you take by the numbers.Most urgent care centers or offices can do a quick test & see if it is strep.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Has to be seen and : Rapid strep test has to be performed to differentiate one or the other.
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