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Acute pharyngitis
A condition caused by viral infections such as the common cold, influenza, or mononucleosis (unlike strep throat, which is caused by a bacteria).
Is a type of:Streptococcal infection
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Neck (front)
Pharyngitis
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Strep throat
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