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[quote=Anonymous]Rapid strep tests often give false negatives. Doctors use their best judgment and prescribe antibiotics if they're pretty sure the symptoms match strep better than a viral infection. That negates the necessity for the strep test, IMO. I'd be up front with the doctor at the beginning of the appointment that the throat swab causes a severe reaction from my child, and we'll try to get it, but I won't physically force her mouth open to do it if it comes to that. I'd ask him to treat her the best way he knows how under those circumstances. A good pediatrician would be accommodating. [/quote]
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