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 ...

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While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Dedham indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain.    Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...

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