Sore Throat

Bacterial sore throats occur less commonly than viral ones. Most sore throats are viral in origin, making antibiotics an ineffective treatment. Viral sore throats provide no benefit from antibiotics and typically resolve after one to two w…

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Bacterial sore throats occur less commonly than viral ones. Most sore throats are viral in origin, making antibiotics an ineffective treatment. Viral sore throats provide no benefit from antibiotics and typically resolve after one to two weeks.