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Can you go to the doctor one day and get tested for strep and it be negative, but the next day have it?
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Unlikely: It is unlikely if when you went to Dr. first day and had symtoms that it will one day later be positive. There are other causes of throat pain/infection such as viruses and other strep groups that are not picked up on the strep A test which is the one commonly used in clinics.
Answered 2/15/2015
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Yes: You could acquire a new in the time between the visit to the doctor and the next day.
Answered 2/15/2015
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