Is there a fever with strep throat?

I literally just recovered from this last week and yes, the fever was touching 102 degrees. My throat was so sore I couldn't even swallow warm water. Please get a throat swab done if your doctor suggests it, antibiotics really helped me pull through.

Honestly, I am no expert but when I had strep throat, my fever lasted for three whole days. I just took rest and followed whatever medication my physician prescribed. Everyone's body reacts differently so better to ask a doc directly.

Puttar, don't worry too much. In my young days, we used to get these throat infections with high fevers quite often during weather changes. Warm saline gargles give great relief, but do consult a local doctor to get the right medicine.

I was actually reading about this today because my throat is also hurting a bit. Does the fever always come with a bad cough too, or is it just the sore throat? I am a bit scared to go to the clinic alone.

Yes, strep throat usually brings a sudden fever because the body is fighting the infection. While you must take the doctor's medicine, gentle warm water gargles with a pinch of turmeric and salt really helped my throat heal faster during my recovery.