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Minor sore throat tender ear no fever small spots on tonsil, feel ok doc did quick strep said showed slight pos can i have strep with no major symptom?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes you can: and you don't need to have the full spectrum of symptoms

Answered 12/26/2016

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