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I know i'm a strep carrier. i have scratchiness behind my nasal area and fatigue. my coworker had strep last week. could mine be active?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Not unless you have: a sore throat,fever , sinus pain or pressure,ear pain or pressure,or other symptoms of strep. Fatigue usually does not necessarily imply strep. And nasal scratchiness could be allergies.

Answered 6/16/2016

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A member asked:

I know i'm a strep carrier. i have scratchiness behind my nasal area and fatigue. my coworker had strep last week. could mine be active?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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