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Today woke up with sore throat. everything tastes bad. chance this is strep? any home treatment i can do?
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No: Strep has to be treated with antibiotic. Sore throat is usually caused by virus, may be the presenting symptom of a cold. You can try sore throat losanges, warm tea or Tylenol (acetaminophen). Strep throat usually causes pain with swallowing and fever without any cough. It needs to be treated with antibiotic.
Answered 12/6/2014
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