Sore Throat
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you developed a sore throat after being exposed to strep throat?
See significance of exposure to strep throat if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you developed a sore throat in the past 48 hours after being in close contact with someone who has had a positive test for strep throat?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 25, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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