Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria known as group A Streptococcus (group A strep). While it can affect anyone, it is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike sore throats caused by viruses,
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Could My Sore Throat Be Strep?
Wintertime brings cold temperatures, holidays, and snow. It opens up all sorts of possibilities to play outside and enjoy winter sports. But exposure to the elements also increases your risk of catching a cold, the flu, or even strep throat. This is because people are coming in from the cold outdoors and breathing stuffy, recirculated
Read MoreMy Throat Is Sore. Do I Have Strep Throat?
When you wake up in the morning, there’s nothing worse than having a dry, sore throat. Unless you have kids with a sore throat, too. Unsure of whether your symptoms are serious enough to call your doctor, you start thinking about what could have caused your throat to hurt so bad. Is it allergies? Are
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