A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It’s also a symptom of a bacterial infection commonly referred to as strep throat. How can you tell if your child’s sore throat is caused by a viral or bacterial infection? Mayo Clinic family medicine specialist Dr. Tina Ardon helps make the distinction.

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Cough and sore throat season are upon us. There is no time like now to learn about step throat and rheumatic fever. Remember it is learning made simple.

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