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Will strep throat go away on its own?
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Not usually: Strep can be very serious and contagious. It is best to have a doctor examin you and prescribe the necessary medications to help elimiate the infection and help protect you and the others around you.
Answered 1/9/2018
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In most cases, it: Can go away on its own but prompt treatment is needed to prevent suppurative and non-suppurative complications such as tonsillar abscesses and rheumatic fever.
Answered 5/14/2016
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