Is my sore throat indicative of COVID-19 or strep throat? Let's distinguish between the two. COVID-19 is a viral infection, sharing respiratory symptoms with the flu, colds, and other viral infections. In contrast, strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, known for its high contagion through respiratory droplets or direct contact. While patients are presenting with sore throats, not all cases are COVID-19-related at AFC Urgent Care Dedham. We ...
