Strep throat can spread quickly and cause painful symptoms. It primarily affects the throat area and causes symptoms such as pain, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Although strep throat does impact your throat area, it is unlikely to cause respiratory symptoms such as a cough. Strep throat typically requires medical diagnosis and treatment for proper recovery. At AFC Urgent Care Cortez, our walk-in clinic offers patients in Cortez, CO with same-day treatment for strep throat. Simply ...