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Difference between strep and sore throat? gave blood monday and now have a sore or strep throat what's the cause?

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Dr. Christopher Abel answered

See below: A sore throat is exactly what it says it is - a sore throat (more of a symptom). Strep throat is a specific cause of sore throat caused by group a strep bacteria. Testing by your doctor is the only way to tell if it is strep or not.

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Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

Difference between strep and sore throat? gave blood monday and now have a sore or strep throat what's the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Abel answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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