Sore throat by uvula. burning sensation. hard to swallow. causes? treatment?

Viral or bacterial: Throat infections can cause an enlarged and painful uvula. An inspection and possibly a culture is appropriate. Viral URI needs symptomatic rx but strep throat would require antibiotic coverage to avoid future kidney and/or heart complications.

Bacteria/virus: More than strep can cause this, and r treatable. A throat culture should b done . If bacterial sensitivities will b done & proper antibiotics can b rx'd.If viral treat synptomaticly.