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What is a sore throat a symptom of usually?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Viral infection: Most of the time it's due to a viral infection. Strep infections do occur but are not as common, the patient is sicker with fever and malaise. Rarely sore throats can be caused by structural problems. If a sore throat lasts longer than a month see ENT for definitive diagnosis.

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Answered 4/24/2019

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