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Strep Test: Throat Culture

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Is your child having a strep test or a throat culture? Find out how these swab tests are performed.

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Tags: Throat, Sore Throat, Strep Throat, Children's Health

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medpagetoday.com — “Sore throats should not be cultured or treated with antibiotics says Editor-at-Large George Lundberg, MD.View full resource at medpagetoday.com

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kidshealth.org — “A rapid strep test is done to help quickly determine whether a sore throat is caused by a strep infection vs. other germs (usually viruses) that don't require antibiotic treatment.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Strep Test: Throat Culture

kidshealth.org — “Is your child having a strep test or a throat culture? Find out how these swab tests are performed.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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