Since a sore throat is the hallmark sign of strep throat, it can be challenging to know if you are dealing with strep throat or just a sore throat from the common cold. However, there are a couple of observations you can make to see if your sore throat is likely caused by strep throat or the common cold. One observation to make is if there are white patches on your tonsils or back of the throat, as such symptoms would indicate a likely strep throat infection. Another observation you can make is if you are experiencing congestion, runny nose, or a cough, as such symptoms are common with viral colds but uncommon with strep throat. Boca Medical Care is proud to provide strep throat treatment to patients from Boca Raton, Florida, and the surrounding area! For more information, please do not hesitate to call us, schedule an appointment, or visit our clinic at 9250 Glades Rd #100 Boca Raton, FL, for a walk-in appointment. We serve patients from Boca Raton FL, Deerfield Beach FL, Pompano Beach FL, Coral Springs FL, Delray Beach FL, Parkland FL, Boynton Beach FL, and Fort Lauderdale FL.