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I have strep throat. what do i do?
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If verified- treat: The majority of sore throats are viruses, but if you have verified strep you should have it treated with an antibiotic. Symptoms may improve in a day or two without treatment, but complications including heart/brain/kidney can occur if untreated. A simple office test can confirm it as strep within minutes. Proper treatment started within 9 days stops complications.
Answered 9/25/2019
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