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How does a sore throat develop?

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why does it feel so dry??

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  1. SORE THROAT.-

    The dry scratchiness and painful swallowing that are the hallmarks of a sore throat can be miserable. Yet a sore throat isn't a disease. Most often, it's a symptom of another illness — such as the common cold or the flu. In many cases, a sore throat is the first indication that you're getting sick.

    Sore throat

    ARTICLE SECTIONS

        * Definition

        * Symptoms

        * Causes

        * Risk factors

        * When to seek medical advice



        * Tests and diagnosis

        * Complications

        * Treatments and drugs

        * Prevention

        * Lifestyle and home remedies

    Causes

    Most sore throats are caused by viruses — the same germs that cause colds and flu. A much smaller number are due to bacterial infections.

    Viruses and bacteria both enter your body through your mouth or nose — either because you breathe in particles that are released into the air when someone coughs or sneezes, or because you have hand-to-hand contact with an infected person or use shared objects such as utensils, towels, toys, doorknobs or a telephone. Touch your eyes or nose after such contact and you're likely to become sick yourself.

    Viral causes-

    Viruses that can cause a sore throat include:

        * Common cold viruses

        * Influenza

        * Mononucleosis

        * Measles

        * Chickenpox

        * Croup

    Bacterial causes-

    Bacteria that can cause a sore throat include:

        * Strep throat

        * Tonsillitis

        * Diphtheria

        * Mycoplasma

        * Chlamydophila

        * Gonorrhea

    Other causes-

    Because the germs that cause sore throats are contagious, they can spread easily wherever large numbers of people congregate: schools, child care centers and offices. Even so, not all sore throats result from viral or bacterial infections. -

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