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2. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   The majority of sore throats are caused by a virus, for which antibiotics are not helpful. [2] For sore throat caused by bacteria (GAS), treatment with antibiotics may help the person get better faster, reduce the risk that the bacterial infection spreads, prevent retropharyngeal abscesses and quinsy, and reduce the risk of other complications ...

3. The 24-Hour Flu Is No Joke: Here’s What Causes It - AOL

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   The 24-hour flu is usually a type of gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the intestines and stomach, says William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the ...

4. 4 Things Doctors Recommend to Get Over the Stomach Bug Fast - AOL

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   Cases of norovirus, a.k.a. the stomach bug, are surging in the U.S. right now. There is no specific medication to treat norovirus. Doctors share tips for feeling better, sooner. The U.S. is seeing ...

5. 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.

6. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [9] [10] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front

7. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   A sore throat may be associated. Infectious mononucleosis ("glandular fever") is caused by the Epstein–Barr virus. This may cause significant lymph-node swelling and an exudative tonsillitis with marked redness and swelling of the throat. The heterophile test can be used if this is suspected.

8. Norovirus survival guide: How to get through the stomach flu

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   As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide ...

9. Throat irritation - Wikipedia

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   Sore or scratchy throat can temporarily be relieved with 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water used as a gargle. [5] The majority of cases of throat irritation usually go away without any treatment. There is no real treatment for throat irritation from a virus.