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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Yes. I suggest to have strep test.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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