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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Coughs and Colds
Strep commonly causes a white film or white spots to form on your throat. It is important to identify strep throat because it can cause complications if it is not treated with antibiotics.
Do you see a white film or white spots on your throat?
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