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What is strep infection? my boyfriend has been having soar throat, recently dr had said it was hay fever finished meds but throat keeps on hurting.

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Strep throat: Strep infection is caused by bacteria called group a beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Was he tested for strep and treated for it? If so, other causes of sore throat could be a viral infection, dryness of the throat caused by snoring, allergies, reflux, etc. An ENT specialist should be consulted.

Answered 3/13/2020

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