honestly the only way to diagnose strep is through a lab test. even if all the signs (like throat redness) and symptoms (like soreness) are there it still may not be strep. even "white spots" in the back of the mouth are no guarantee it's a case of strep. strep throat is almost always accompanied by fever. are you using a thermometer to measure your son's temperature or are you relying on the old hand-to-the-forehead method? it's very important to use a thermometer when assessing fever. i mention this because it never ceases to amaze me how many people do not have this basic tool in their medicine cabinets. keep in mind also if you're giving your son acetaminophen (tylenol) to ease the pain of the sore throat this could cause him to register a "normal" temperature on the thermometer (because acetaminophen is a fever-reducer). instead of speculating about what might be going on with your son i suggest you take him to his pediatrician. since the problem has been going on for nearly a week it's not a bad idea to get medical attention. i hope your little boy feels better soon! wishing you well!
my 7 yr old son has a sore throat. red in the back and he screams when i touch side of neck. strep? . i cant see the hanging ball well to see if there is white spots. this sore throat has been going on for 4-5 days now. he has no fever complains of stomach aches feels like vomiting and vomited once in these days.