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On average, how long will a sore throat last?
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That depends: Depends on the cause. Usually sore throat from an infection lasts a few days to a week.
Answered 4/17/2013
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It depends: I depends on the cause. Most are viruses and last a few days. Bacterial infections such as strep can last longer.
Answered 4/13/2013
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