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Can a sore throat lead to an ear infection or can a ear infection lead to a sore throat?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes it can: Middle ear infection often caused by sore throat. During the sore throat the immune system is weak and you are susceptible to infections in general. Include ear infection.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Sore throat often precedes ear infection.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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