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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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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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Get rapid strep: You should get a rapid strep test. Good luck.

Dr Juchau agreed

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.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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