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Is It Possible To Have Scarlet Fever Without A Positive Throat Swab For Strep?
I am an adult who works with young children. I have a rash on my underarms and legs that looks like scarlet fever and had chills, slight sore throat and headache this past weekend. I went to the dr. This morning and had a negative throat swab for strep. He said that the rash looks like scarlet fever and gave me antibiotics. Is it possible to have scarlet fever even without a positive throat swab for strep?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Yes it is possible.
Culture may not yeild positive report in all cases.
If there is strong clinical suspicion its better to treat.
Continue the course
WIshing you great health
Regards
DR ARUN
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Yes it is possible.
Culture may not yeild positive report in all cases.
If there is strong clinical suspicion its better to treat.
Continue the course
WIshing you great health
Regards
DR ARUN
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