Posts tagged with ‘sore throat’

A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or burning…

Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…

Fifth disease is a mild viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. About half of people get fifth disease sometime…

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes…

H1N1 influenza is a viral infection. It’s not the same as seasonal flu (influenza). The first outbreak occurred in 2009…

A peritonsillar abscess is a puss-filled sore near the back of your throat and tonsils. It is filled with…

Reflux is a medical condition that happens when the acid in your stomach backs up to your throat. It causes…

Adenoids are tiny pieces of tissue at the back of your throat. They help children’s bodies fight infection by catching…

Tonsillitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs when your tonsils become infected by a virus or bacteria.