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When Does a Sore Throat Need Medical Attention?
By Dr. Kristie
Most sore throats are caused by a virus and will resolve on their own within five to seven days, but in some cases a sore throat can be a sign of a more serious infection such as strep or mononucleosis which needs medical treatment.
When do you need to see your doctor for a sore throat and when is it safe to simply stay home in bed? Here are some guidelines to tell you when a sore throat needs more than a little T.L.C.
What Are the Main Causes of a Sore Throat?
By far, most sore throats are viral in nature. Usually, viral sore throats cause throat pain, low grade fever, and congestion for a few days and then gradually resolve without treatment.
Although most viral sore throats go away on their own, more serious viral infections such as the flu virus and mononucleosis can cause sore throat too.
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