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Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat

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Posted on Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Question: I have a sore throat the Dr. ran the test for strep throat could I still get it
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
if you do not have strep throat, it is not likely to develop

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The test for strep throat is used commonly to check for this bacterial infection. Like all tests, it can have false negative results though this is not the case for most persons.

If you do not have strep throat at the moment, it is not likely to develop.

Most acute sore throats are viral. Some signs of strep throat are: (1)If there is prolonged fever for more than 3 to 4 days
(2)severe throat pain that may be worsening
(3)pustules/pus on the tonsils

If you do have any of the above, then you need to be reassessed.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Michelle Gibson James

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Practicing since :2001

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Suggest Treatment For Strep Throat

Brief Answer: if you do not have strep throat, it is not likely to develop Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The test for strep throat is used commonly to check for this bacterial infection. Like all tests, it can have false negative results though this is not the case for most persons. If you do not have strep throat at the moment, it is not likely to develop. Most acute sore throats are viral. Some signs of strep throat are: (1)If there is prolonged fever for more than 3 to 4 days (2)severe throat pain that may be worsening (3)pustules/pus on the tonsils If you do have any of the above, then you need to be reassessed. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions