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I woke up yesterday with a sudden sore throat. i have a feeling that i picked it up from one of my siblings who had strep. i need a prescription?

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Strep throat: If a family member had confirmed Strep in the throat, and now you have symptoms - it's very likely that you have it now. Please call your doctor or the family doctor today -you should be treated as this can be a potentially dangerous infection. Hang in there!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/19/2018

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