Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...

Dr. Kevin Allen Davis with Mercy Medical talks about the differences between some common illnesses, when to get medical help, ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'Can Kissing Spread Strep Throat?' Dec. 17, 2008 -- Question: How contagious is strep throat, and can I pass it to someone else by kissing them? Answer: Strep ...

WASHINGTON – Debating whether to seek a strep test for that sore throat? One day, there could be an app for that: Researchers are developing a home scorecard aiming to prevent thousands of unnecessary ...

The flu and common cold are caused by different viruses and have different symptoms. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics, unlike a sore throat caused by a virus. Seek ...