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I was wondering how does strep differ from herpes in the throat. people and my coworkers at work have been sick and i work with money all day.
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Strep throat: It would be unusual to confuse Strep throat with Herpes simplex infection. In order to diagnose this you would need to be seen and examined. Try an urgent care center or an ER. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/29/2015
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