" Strep throats and sore throats are both very common conditions to deal with but confusing the two could lead to longer recovery times and worse symptoms. Strep throat almost always causes a sore throat, but not every sore throat is caused by strep throat. Let’s take a look at some of the things that will help determine if you have strep throat or just a sore throat. What is Strep Throat? Strep throat is ...