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10 Year Kid, Sore Throat, Red, Right Ear Popping, Little Congested. Is This Starting Of Strep?
My ten year old son had a sore throat yesterday when he would swallow, now it is all the time. He is complaining of his right ear popping. He is a little congested, but not much. No runny nose, he coughs a few times a day, but not much. His throat is a little red, no white bumps. Could this be the start of strep?
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Fri, 3 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Only a throat swab for culture would tell you if the problem is because of streptococcus or not.
So get a throat swab for culture and sensitivity done after physical examination by your doctor.
Antibiotics may be required if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Only a throat swab for culture would tell you if the problem is because of streptococcus or not.
So get a throat swab for culture and sensitivity done after physical examination by your doctor.
Antibiotics may be required if the diagnosis is confirmed.
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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