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Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?

April 26, 2017bacteria caused cold sore throat virus

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Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?

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Sore throats can be caused by viruses or bacteria. To determine the cause of your sore throat, your doctor may do a strep test. However, there may be some clues. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing.