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Is it possible to have had strep throat and an ear infection with no signs of fever? i was diagnosed with both but the only symptoms i had were pain?

Q: is it possible to have had strep throat and an ear infection with no signs of fever? i was diagnosed with both but the only symptoms i had were pain?

: Depending on the time of the year between 5 &amp;20% of people can carry strep and not be ill with it or have signs. There is controversy as to whether asymptomatic strep carriers need treatment. Ear infections require an exam to diagnose but may not have fever.

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Depending on the time of the year between 5 &20% of people can carry strep and not be ill with it or have signs. There is controversy as to whether asymptomatic strep carriers need treatment. Ear infections require an exam to diagnose but may not have fever.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2021

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have had strep throat and an ear infection with no signs of fever? i was diagnosed with both but the only symptoms i had were pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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