Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Strep throat is a bacterial infection, while the common cold is a viral infection. You will need antibiotics to treat strep throat, but colds usually go away ...

Strep throat is a contagious illness that is characterized by a fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and red spots on the roof of your mouth.

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