"You have the fever and the sore throat, but if you have a cough, it's less likely you have strep because a majority of people who have true strep do not have a cough," Lyn told NBC Chicago.

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

Winters worsen sore throats by exposing you to dry air and increased allergens. Cold weather irritates your throat, while viral and bacterial infections spread more easily due to indoor crowding and ...

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