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Tests For Throat Infection

A throat infection test is a rapid test that involves swabbing the throat and running a test on the swab. It tests a group A streptococcus. In case of a positive test, doctors prescribe antibiotics to patients.

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I have been experiencing sore throat after talking for an hour or more for the past three years. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, If I talk more than I usually do (like for an hour), I am experiencing a weird sore throat for nearly three years. I am not screaming, but sometimes I do talk a bit fast. Please help me, doctor. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is usual for a person to talk for hours without stressing their vocal cords. However, if there is stress or tightening of vocal cords while making an unusual sound, discomfort in the throat region might happen, but in your case, you feel a weird sore throat for a...  Read Full »

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