Sore Throat

Last Updated: August 16, 2022

Sore throat (pharyngitis) refers to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx, resulting in scratchiness or pain in the throat. In the most cases, the cause is an infection, either viral (e.g., the common cold, the flu) or bacterial (e.g., group A streptococcus).

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Sore Throat falls under theEar, Nose & Throatcategory.

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