It is possible: It is possible. However it is not safe to guess about whether or not it is viral. It is best to have a streph throat test. There can be many complications from untreated streph throat. Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of the kidney & eventually rheumatic fever.
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