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My roommate has strep throat, should i get treated before i get symptoms?
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Only if you have it: If you have symptoms then you should be seen by a doctor and tested for strep. Common symptoms are fever, sore throat, headache, stomachache, nausea or vomiting.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: Continual pretreatment before proof of infection can only lead to resistance, superinfection and poor care.In addition to complications.
Answered 9/28/2016
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