Throat infection means a sore throat or pain, or irritation in the throat when you swallow food ,drink water etc. The common cause of a throat infection is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. Throat infection caused by bacteria, requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications. Symptoms Symptoms of a throat infection can vary depending on the cause. Pain or irritating sensation in the throat Difficulty in swallowing Swollen tonsils Harsh voice Fever Cough Runny nose Body aches Headache Earache Throat Infection Treatment Unless throat infection is caused by a bacterial infection , antibiotics are not prescribed. Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Using antibiotics unnecessarily creates strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. Without antibiotics, 85% of patients will be symptom-free within 1 week. Antibiotics are effective in treating bacterial infections. Penicillin is the most c...
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