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My 7 year old was diagnosed with strep a week ago. he also has a blotchy rash in different spots all over. when will the rash start going away?

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Last to go: Unfortunately the rash in a strept infection is the last to go. I am assuming he has had his antibiotics. Give it time.

Answered 2/18/2013

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