As COVID-19 continues to circulate in Connecticut, it's important to note that sore throats during the winter months aren't solely attributed to this latest variant. In the midst of flu, colds, and strep throat also making their seasonal appearances, AFC Urgent Care Danbury West is dedicated to providing clarity on symptoms and differentiating between strep throat and COVID-19. Strep Throat: A Bacterial Infection Targeting the Throat and Tonsils Strep throat stands out in ...

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  While the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is currently surging around Connecticut, it’s not the only source of sore throats during these bitter winter months. Flu, colds and strep throat are here as well, and we are seeing people for all of these ailments.  Of that list, strep throat is the only one that’s caused by a bacterial infection. It doesn’t come with respiratory symptoms like COVID-19, flu and colds do. We know ...

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