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How do you get strep in the lungs , is it dangerous and is it contagious?
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Strep pneumonia: The most common cause of community acquired pneumonia is Strep pneumonia. This you usually acquire following an upper respiratory infection or through a droplet infection.
Answered 5/6/2017
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Spread : From a throat or other upper respiratory infection into the lungs . Also can be spread by contact with other infected individuals.
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