It is possible to have both a cold and strep throat, although they are not caused by the same thing. You've simply caught two different infections. A sore throat during a cold is often caused by...
"Strep" is short for a genus of Gram-positive cocci called Streptococcus. Usually, the most common bacteria causing a throat infection (i.e. "strep" throat) is Streptococcus pyogenes.
The common cold is caused by one of the Rhino viruses. Typically these are diagnosed based on symptoms and severity. Since it is a virus, there is no treatment and most doctors these days only treat...
Yes, strep throat is caused when bacteria gets stuck on the sides of your throat, causing it to swell up. treatments to strep throat, is gurgling salt water, or apple cider vinegar.