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If you have negative strep test, should it be rechecked if throat hurt a week later?
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Recheck: A negative rapid strep test should be always confirmed with a complete throat culture. If throat pain continues after a negative test, the rapid strep and culture should be repeated.
Answered 2/11/2015
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Strep throat : Yes, you should have your throat checked, if it still hurts a week after evaluation for the same problem. Sometimes, a viral tonsillopharyngitis will gradually become a bacterial condition and you may need an antibiotic.
Answered 2/10/2017
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