Can strep virus be dormant in your bloodstream?

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  1. Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
     
    Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    No, there are times where you can have small releases of bacteria into your bloodstream that last only a few minutes, for example, after you have your teeth cleaned. However, the bacteria can’t stay “dormant” in your bloodstream without making you sick, and typically your body’s immune system can clear these very brief “infections” quickly without you even knowing.
    No, there are times where you can have small releases of bacteria into your bloodstream that last only a few minutes, for example, after you have your teeth cleaned. However, the bacteria can’t stay “dormant” in your... More