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2. Mouth assessment - Wikipedia

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   Before an assessment of the mouth, patient is sometimes advised to remove any dentures. The assessment begins with a dental-health questionnaire, including questions about toothache , hoarseness , dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), altered taste or a frequent sore throat, current and previous tobacco use and alcohol consumption and any sores ...

3. Centor criteria - Wikipedia

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   The Centor criteria are a set of criteria which may be used to identify the likelihood of a bacterial infection in patients complaining of a sore throat. They were developed as a method to quickly diagnose the presence of Group A streptococcal infection or diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis in "adult patients who presented to an urban emergency room complaining of a sore throat."

4. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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   Sore throats are another common ailment people experience throughout the year - but more often during fall and winter months. While a sore throat can be a side effect of many other illnesses, ...

5. Common cold symptoms vs. flu or COVID: What to look for

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   Sore throat. Muscle or body aches. Headache. Fatigue. Some people may also experience vomiting or diarrhea, but, according to the CDC, that is more common in children.

6. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   Gastroesophageal (acid) reflux disease can cause stomach acid to back up into the throat and also cause the throat to become sore. [5] In children, streptococcal pharyngitis is the cause of 35–37% of sore throats. [6] [2] The symptoms of a viral infection and a bacterial infection may be very similar.

7. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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   Related: Dealing with a Sore, Scratchy Throat? Load Up on These 20 Foods for Fast Relief . 3. Burns or irritation from food. Dr. Love says that there are also non-infectious reasons for a sore throat.

8. Rapid strep test - Wikipedia

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   A rapid strep test may assist a clinician in deciding whether to prescribe an antibiotic to a person with pharyngitis, a common infection of the throat. [1] Viral infections are responsible for the majority of pharyngitis, but a significant proportion (20% to 40% in children and 5% to 15% in adults) is caused by bacterial infection. [2]

9. Here's What a COVID Sore Throat Feels Like—and How It's ...

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   Besides a sore throat, COVID symptoms can include fever or chills, body aches, fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, loss of taste or smell, runny nose, nausea or diarrhea.