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What is the difference between a cold and strep throat?
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Nose vs. throat: A cold is viral. It is due to infection by a virus called rhinovirus. It results in nasal congestion, throat irritation, and generalized weakness. Treatment is supportive care and rest. Strep throat is a pharyngitis or inflammation affecting your throat due to the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Answered 10/23/2017
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