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What does it mean if i do not seek medical attention for my strep throat?
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Complications: Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin, blood as well as scarlet fever, inflammation of kidney (glomerulonephritis) & eventually rheumatic fever.
Answered 7/29/2013
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