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Strep throat and tonsillitis share many of the same symptoms including: • Red and inflamed throat with spots • Fever • Sore throat The main difference between strep throat and tonsillitis is that strep throat is caused by a bacterial infection and tonsillitis is usually caused by a virus. Tonsillitis is most common in children.
