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Exposed to someone w/ strep throat yesterday am, developed a sore throat shortly after. sore throat still present today but very mild. do i have it?
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Get rapid strep: You should get a rapid strep test. Good luck.
Answered 12/31/2015
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Maybe/not: The attack rate for strep varies with the degree of exposure and season of the year.In the winter months it can be as high as 30% with casual contact. Most sore throats are viral but can also be allergic. Without testing there is no way to be sure.
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