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Can strep throat spread from someone who is not outwardly sick?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: A person who is assymptomatic may be contagious. If someone is not treated with antibiotics they may be contagious for up to three weeks.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 6/27/2013

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