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Bad sore throat. 101 fever. flu-like sx. throat not red, has gray/white film. bloody taste in throat. no tonsils. could it be strep?
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Yes: Yes. I suggest to have strep test.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Possibly: I have learned first hand that you don't always have "classic" symptoms with strep throat. The best way to find out is to get a strep throat culture/ test.
Answered 9/11/2013
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