You are finally in the swing of things around your home and your family has figured out the routine of work, school, sports and activities. Things are going so smoothly that you finally feel like you are in control! Then someone gets sick.

That is bound to happen in almost every household this season because that’s just how life works sometimes. Getting sick is never convenient, so finding out what is causing your symptoms and then treating them can help you feel better faster.

That’s where AFC Urgent Care Statesville comes in! Our team can diagnose you in a single visit and offer treatment options to help you overcome your illness. Read on to learn more.

Do All Infections Produce the Same Symptoms?

Infections are really contagious and can spread through populations quickly, especially at this time of year. A single uncovered cough or sneeze from an infected person can lead to an outbreak, or an infected surface that is touched often can also cause a lot of people to get sick.

While all infections are caused by different viruses or bacteria, they can produce similar symptoms as your body launches its immune response. A fever can appear, your head can start to pound, your body can become achey or feel fatigued and a sore throat can start to hurt. That’s why coming to see us for a rapid test is crucial! We can test you for a variety of different illnesses in just a few minutes.

Rapid Tests We Perform at AFC Statesville

• COVID-19
• Influenza
• Strep throat

Do All COVID-19 Cases Cause Sore Throats?

Not necessarily. Just like all infections, the symptoms depend on the person and the situation. It doesn’t guarantee that you have COVID-19 just because you have a sore throat. It could be caused by the influenza virus, a cold or even strep throat.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that settles in your throat, causing severe pain when swallowing and swollen tonsils. If your rapid test comes back positive for strep, we can prescribe some antibiotics that will help you feel better in just a few days. If you end up having COVID-19, isolation, rest and fluids are key to controlling your symptoms and slowing the spread of your infection.

Symptoms of Both COVID-19 and Influenza

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose
• Fever

Need help determining what is making you sick? Stop by AFC Urgent Care South Statesville for a rapid test.