Information about the difference between bacterial and viral sore throats and their associated symptoms. As the seasons change, temperatures and weather change, and many people suffer from the flu and severe colds accompanied by sore throats. Many people cannot differentiate between viral and bacterial sore throats. We will learn the difference between them, their associated symptoms, and the appropriate treatment methods for each case.
Information about bacterial sore throats
Bacterial sore throats, also known as strep throat, are caused by streptococcal bacteria. They are an infection transmitted from an infected person, through the air via droplets, or through surfaces touched by an infected person. Treatment involves taking antibiotics to help eliminate the infection.
Information about viral sore throats
Viral sore throats are caused by a virus, such as the common cold. They differ significantly from bacterial sore throats in terms of symptoms. However, antibiotics are not used to treat them because they do not respond to antibiotics, as they do not respond to antibiotics as they do to bacterial infections.
Scientific Degree: pharmacist
Country: Egypt
Clinical Pharmacist | Medical & Pharmaceutical Content Writer & Reviewer
A licensed Egyptian pharmacist registered with the Egyptian Pharmacists Syndicate, holding a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharm.) from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She possesses extensive hands-on experience in community pharmacy practice and clinical patient education, specializing in pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and evidence-based dosing guidelines for both adults and pediatrics.
Dr. Nada serves as a medical writer and reviewer at Rosheta, dedicated to simplifying complex pharmacological data for patients while delivering accurate, up-to-date clinical insights rooted in approved prescribing information and official regulatory standards, including the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) and the U.S. FDA.
Published Date: 06 September 2025
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