The diagnosis of a sore throat can often be performed with a visual exam and a swab of the throat; the appearance of the throat can indicate its cause, such as strep throat (characterized by white, red-speckled patches on the back of the throat). In some cases, this is enough to formulate a diagnosis, but when more information is needed, the doctor can perform a throat swab, which is sent to a lab to test for bacteria and viral material. Call us today to book an appointment with our pediatric sore throat treatment specialist, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 1680 Lee Road, Winter Park, FL 32789. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Winter Park FL, Goldenrod FL, Lockhart FL, Maitland FL, Casselberry FL, Apopka FL, and Oviedo, FL