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How are strep throat and sore throat distinguished from each other?
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Bacterial vs Virus: Strep throat is a bacterial infection by the streptococcal (strep) bacteria in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. Sore throats are caused by a viral infection and not streptococcal (strep) bacteria.
Answered 7/14/2018
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