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Old 03-11-2012, 08:50 PM
 
Location: Liberal Coast
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The primary reason to treat strep is not to make the patient feel better but to prevent late effects of the infection on the heart (rheumatic fever) and kidneys (glomerulonephritis.)

Rheumatic fever - MayoClinic.com

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (GN): MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Yes. My grandma died at 85 pretty much only because she had rheumatic fever as a kid. It's not something you want, so please get strep treated.

 
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