Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Throat pain generally results from a sore throat. This is commonly due to inflammation, which can give rise to a burning sensation often exacerbated by swallowing. A sore throat can affect children and adults alike, but children aged 5-15 are the most vulnerable.

Throat pain may manifest as a mild disease or something more serious. Many things could bring about throat pain. The commonest ones are the viruses. Flu and the common cold are the most common culprits. Covid-19 and EB virus causing infectious mononucleosis can lead to more severe consequences. Among bacterial causes, streptococcal sore throat is probably the most prevalent. This is associated with quite intense pain and difficulty in swallowing.

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