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If left untreated, how long can symptoms of strep last?
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In adults: If left untreated in adults, strep infections can last 2-3 weeks and in most healthy adults, the infection can be cured by the body's own immune system. It is advisable to identify and treat children however to decrease the chances of development of rheumatic fever.
Answered 12/17/2018
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