Pharyngitis is caused by swelling in the back of the throat (pharynx) between the tonsils and the voice box (larynx). Most sore throats are caused by colds, the flu, coxsackie virus or mono (mononucleosis).
What is the most common cause of pharyngitis?
It is usually caused by viral and/or bacterial infections, such as the common cold and flu (both viral infections) or by infection with the Streptococcus bacterium (strep throat). Pharyngitis can also occur with mononucleosis (aka “mono”), a viral infection.
How do you know if you have pharyngitis?
What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?
- sneezing.
- runny nose.
- headache.
- cough.
- fatigue.
- body aches.
- chills.
- fever (a low-grade fever with a cold and higher-grade fever with the flu)
