About 70-80% of sore throats are caused by viruses, and patients can recover on their own if they take good care of themselves and have good resistance. However, about 20-30% of people with sore throats may be infected with streptococcus, which can lead to complications of rheumatic heart disease.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat. It usually clears up within a few days with proper medical care, plenty of rest, and plenty of fluids. However, if left untreated, it can lead to dangerous complications.

Sore throat is a disease that anyone can get. This disease is easy to cure but also has a high chance of recurrence and complications into prolonged sore throat if there is no definitive treatment.