title: Office evaluation and management of the sore throat.
abstract: Most sore throats are caused by viral infections; bacterial infections should be ascertained by laboratory testing and treated aggressively. The wide variety of etiologies demands a thorough history and physical examination to identify unusual causes of sore throat.
authors: New York Medical College, Valhalla.
authors: M N
authors: MN
authors: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D006801:Humans; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy