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A sore throat is a symptom of infection, usually viral, or of an irritation of the pharynx - the back portion of the mouth behind the tongue.
The irritation may be a local throat infection or the result of post-nasal drip caused by discharge from
Children are especially susceptible to sore throats because their immune systems are not mature enough to fend off flu and cold viruses....
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A canker sore is an ulcer on the mucous membrane inside your mouth. The medical terms for canker sores are aphthous stomatitis, ulcerative... Read more »
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Sores - male genitals; Ulcers - male genitalsHome CareAvoid self-treatment before seeing a doctor. It can hide signs and symptoms and make diagnosis... Read more »
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Sores on the female genitals References Frumovitz M, Bodurka DC. Neoplastic diseases of the vulva: lichen sclerosus, intraepithelial... Read more »