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oropharynx, viral pharyngitis, inflammation, the pharynx, the throat between the tonsils, larynx, a virus, produces a sore throat, pharyngitis, often, a viral infection, a bacterial infection, viral pharyngitis, most common cause of a sore throat, cultures, the throat, not reveal a bacterial cause, a viral pharyngitis is suspected, illnesses, extremely common, pharyngitis, viral infection that also involves other organ systems, lungs, bowel, sore throat, discomfort, swallowing, fever, tender, swollen lymph nodes, in the neck, joint pain, muscle aches, a diagnosis is made, examining the throat, a throat swab culture, negative, bacterial causes, sore throat, group a streptococcus, no specific treatment, viral pharyngitis, self-care measures include gargling, warm salt water, one half-teaspoon of salt, glass of warm water, several times a day, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, medications acetaminophen, control fever, excessive use of anti-inflammatory lozenges, sprays, make sore throat worse, important to avoid using antibiotics, a sore throat, due to a viral infection, the antibiotics, not help, using them in such a way contributes to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, cases of sore throat, in infectious mononucleosis, lymph nodes, glands, neck, become extremely swollen, anti-inflammatory drugs prednisone needed to ease breathing, swallowing, resolve themselves, a week to 10 days, complications of viral pharyngitis, extremely uncommon, symptoms persist longer than expected, not improve, self-care measures, medical care should always be sought, extreme discomfort, difficulty swallowing, breathing in association, a sore throat, most cases, not preventable, the viruses, bacteria that cause sore throats, commonly found, in the environment, washing hands after contact, an individual, a sore throat, avoiding kissing, sharing cups, eating implements, sick individuals, prevent transmission.