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I sprayed mold with chlorine on a small wall. 5 days later i went to the dr. i have strep. chlorine had nothing to do with me being sick 5 days later?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Strep Throat: The streptococcal pharyngitis would be from a bacteria - not from the chlorine. However, I can't say if gas from chemicals further irritated the tissues of your throat.

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Answered 10/16/2017

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