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How accurate are rapid strep test? tested negative. throat hurting a lot and no appetite. dr sent it to lab. should i take antibiotics or wait for results?
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Probably viral: Most sore throats, even the most severe, are due to viruses, not strep; and no antibiotic will help a viral infection. If you doctor is not yet recommending an antibiotic, you should follow that advice. The lab based strep test probably will also be negative. Good luck!
Answered 2/5/2018
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