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

Posted on Sun, 4 May 2014

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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 :-/

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.

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