What Are The Symptoms Of Strep Throat?

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014

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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Answered on

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : How do I know if I have strep throat?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You will need to get a culture done for that

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

To know if you have streptococcal throat infection, you will have to get a throat swab done and that needs to be cultured to see if there are streptococci.

This is the gold standard test for streptococcal throat infections.

You can also undergo a serology(antibody) test but that is not very accurate.

Hope this answers your question, please feel free to write back if you need further information.

Wishing you good health.

Warm regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D