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Anything you can do if exposed to strep?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Watch: Watch for symptoms of strep if you are exposed to strep, there is no proven benefit to antibiotic prophylaxis for strep contacts.

Answered 5/11/2019

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