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Headline: How to tell the difference between a sore throat and strep throat
Caption: The main difference between a sore throat and strep throat is that strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria, while other sore throats can be caused by different types of bacteria, irritants or viruses. Superdrug's Pharmacy Superintendent, Niamh McMillan, has explained the differences between the two conditions. Severity: While both are uncomfortable, strep throat can often have more severe symptoms. "A sore throat usually heals within a week and may have milder symptoms than strep throat," Niamh says. "With strep throat, there are other symptoms such as finding it difficult to swallow and red and swollen tonsils...
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