Sore Throat
•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
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).
Sore Throat falls under theEar, Nose & Throatcategory.
Last Updated:October 13, 2024
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