A member asked:

My 4year old child has had a sore throt on and off for 2 weeks. she also looks like she is poorly. she has no fever. her tonsils were removed last yr?

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Multiple reasons: There are many reasons for sore throat. Post nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux, irritation from coughing are all reasons other than infections that cause s/t. Infections are not necessarily bacteria either so a viral pharyngitis is very common.

Answered 9/29/2016

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