🦠 Not every sore throat is strep! Most sore throats are caused by viruses, not bacteria. The CDC says only 20%-30% of sore throats in kids and 5%-15% in adults are due to strep. Strep throat is caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, and it’s contagious. It has specific symptoms that set it apart from other sore throats. Common symptoms include the following: ▪️Fever: Individuals with strep often experience a sudden onset of fever, which chills and body aches may accompany. ▪️Pain when Swallo