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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