HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE STREP OR FLU

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WINTER more weather has brought than cold Americans are getting socked by surging strep A!

Though it can be hard to differentiate between the bacterial infection and viruses such as the flu, experts say strep displays some distinct symptoms.

The illness, commonly referred to as strep throat, is caused by the bacteria group A Streptococcus. It typically triggers headaches, stomachaches, painful sore throats, muscle aches and fever.