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

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   Beyond the pain and discomfort associated with strep throat, one of the most frustrating aspects of the infection is that, to many people, it looks very similar to a sore throat. This is one ...

3. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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   Other signs of strep throat include pain when swallowing, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth and fever. Related: Dealing with a Sore, Scratchy Throat? Load Up ...

4. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   It is not known whether antibiotics are effective for preventing recurrent sore throat. [14] There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16]

5. Peritonsillar abscess - Wikipedia

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   A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. [2] Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice. [1] Pain is usually worse on one side. [1] Complications may include blockage of the airway or aspiration pneumonitis. [1]

6. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Viscous lidocaine relieves pain by numbing the mucous membranes. [33] Antibiotics are useful if a bacterial infection is the cause of the sore throat. [34] [35] For viral infections, antibiotics have no effect. In the United States, they are used in 25% of people before a bacterial infection has been detected.

7. Flu, pink eye, strep throat: A guide to the common illnesses ...

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   Pain when swallowing. Sore throat that starts quickly and may look red. Red and swollen tonsils. White patches or streaks of pus on the tonsils. Tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth.

8. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   The typical signs and symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis are a sore throat, fever of greater than 38 °C (100 °F), tonsillar exudates (pus on the tonsils), and large cervical lymph nodes. [ 13 ] Other symptoms include: headache , nausea and vomiting , abdominal pain , [ 14 ] muscle pain , [ 15 ] or a scarlatiniform rash or palatal petechiae ...

9. What to eat (and avoid) when you have a sore throat - AOL

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   Warm liquids can help soothe a sore throat, and foods with a softer texture often feel better on an irritated throat, adds V. Peter DeMarco, M.D., primary care physician at Columbia University ...