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Alternate Names : Pharyngitis
Sore Throat | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A throat culture can determine if a sore throat is viral or bacterial.
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Author: Dr. Karen Wolfe, MBBS, MA Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 07/12/01