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What Are Chances Of Contracting Strep Throat Through Sharing Of Candy?

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Posted on Sat, 31 May 2014
Question: I shared a lollipop with my 3 year old granddaughter this past Thursday (today is Sunday) Thursday evening she was diagnosed with strep throat...is there a chance i may contact it? I left their home on Thursday afternoon and flew back to my own home so not a lot of time spent while she was contagious, I hope :-/
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a chance

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes there a chance that you may contract Strep throat.

You can wait and watch for development of infection in you and start the treatment the moment there is a slight suspicion.

Many people may not get it at all if the resistance power is good.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (28 minutes later)
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your response , you are most welcome!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Are Chances Of Contracting Strep Throat Through Sharing Of Candy?

Brief Answer: Yes, there is a chance Detailed Answer: Hi. Yes there a chance that you may contract Strep throat. You can wait and watch for development of infection in you and start the treatment the moment there is a slight suspicion. Many people may not get it at all if the resistance power is good.