A sore throat also termed as pharyngitis is mainly accompanied by pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat. The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection that can either be a cold or the flu. Sometimes the sore throat infection can also be caused by a less common type of bacteria called the streptococcal infection and that may require antibiotics for treatment. Other causes may include allergies, dryness, irritants, strain etc. The main symptoms: The throat infection symptoms are seeing within the first few days on the infection causing germs entering the body. Some common signs may include: ● Pain in the throat followed by an itching sensation. ● Worsening of the pre-existing pain while swallowing or talking. ● Presence of sore or swollen glands in the areas pertaining to the neck and jaw. ● White pat...