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What is strep throat turn into if not treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Strep complications: Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin & blood; scarlet fever, inflammation of the kidney (glomerulonephritis) & eventually rheumatic fever. Strep throat requires antibiotic treatment.

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Answered 6/11/2018

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