Dhruv Mehta Dhruv Mehta Asked 7 months ago

Can you get strep without fever?

I got the BCG vaccine as a child, like everyone else. My friend recently tested positive for TB, and I was in close contact with him. Does being vaccinated mean I'm completely protected, or can you still contract TB even after getting the vaccine?

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Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Oh man, having a sore throat is the worst because it totally ruins my weekend food plans! And yes, you can actually get strep throat without any fever at all. I had it once and couldn't even swallow my favorite momos, even though my body temperature was completely normal.

Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Yes, strep throat without a fever is definitely possible, especially in adults. Don't assume it is just a normal cold just because you don't have a temperature. If your throat is highly sore and you see white spots in the back, go to a clinic and get a throat swab test done.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, throat pain is so irritating and makes you feel so miserable even without a fever. Yes, you can have a bacterial strep infection without running a temperature. Please rest your voice, drink thoda warm water, and see a doctor if it doesn't get better in two days.

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Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, everyone thinks fever is compulsory for throat infections, but actually it is not. My cousin had a super bad throat pain with no fever and it turned out to be strep. Just do some salt water gargles and consult a doctor if the pain is too much.

Subramanian Swamy Subramanian Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother used to give me warm turmeric milk for any throat pain, but she also said if it doesn't clear up, go to a clinic. Yes, doctors say you can have strep without a fever. It is best to get a professional diagnosis instead of relying only on home remedies.

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