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Daughters throat hurts. painful to swallow and head hurts. dentist said her throat looked red. could it be strep?

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Possible: She should be evaluated by her doctor and have throat culture ,and if culture is positive for strep to be treated with antibiotic for 10 days.,

Answered 6/10/2016

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