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My 3 year old son is saying his throat hurts (not often) every now and then. he also has several red spots on his cheeks. could this be strep?
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Strep or not: Perhaps, it's best to take in to the pediatrician to get a throat culture and not speculate.
Answered 1/22/2013
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