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Strep throat now pneumonia advice to go to hospital lungs hurt can not talk?
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Yes: Severe strep throat can lead to complications that are serious, in some cases a severe infection of the soft tissue in the neck or at times pneumonia. Someone with this kind of problem should have a medical evaluation, if short of breath should go to er.
Answered 1/23/2015
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