According to the CDC, between 11,000 and 24,000 Americans fall ill to strep throat every year. Strep throat is a very common infection, but how does one get it? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland has the answers you’re looking for, so read on. What Causes Strep Throat? Strep throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (also known as group A strep, or GAS). The most ...

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Almost a full year later, and we’re all still feeling the effects of COVID-19. While the symptoms of the coronavirus are tough to predict, there are a few that are more commonly experienced than others. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland shares some helpful information. Which Symptoms Show Up First? Experts say that a fever is the most common, initial symptom of the virus. Also, according to recent research from ...

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