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A member asked:

Is there a test to find out if a person carries erysipelas(strep a) bacteria thatis not active?this means the person has this bacteria but is not sick

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably no need: You've asked several questions about this. Same answers. A culture test could be taken from your throat, nose, an various skin areas. But healthy people often carry group A strep, and a positive test would not necessarily require treatment in absence of symptoms. Discuss with your doctor if you remain concerned.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 11/14/2016

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