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Sore Throat

The painful, scratchy, and dry feeling in the throat due to infection or inflammation is called a sore throat. Depending on the part of the throat affected the types are pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and laryngitis. Warm salt water gargle helps soothe a sore throat.

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I have a sore throat and lymph node swelling. Is it HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I was wondering if any of the symptoms I️ have correspond with any HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) symptoms and if it is likely that I have the disease. I️ am an 18-year-old female and am overall very healthy and active. Six months ago, I was taken advantage of by a male in coll...  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your complaints, I think the following will resolve some of the issues. Regarding a sore throat and lymph node swelling, yes, HIV may present with flu-like complaints along with lymph node swelling but, it will not be restricted to one node. A sore throat may be...  Read Full »

Why do I have sore throat for 15 days? Is that a symptom of HIV?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a sore throat for the past 15 days. I tried taking all the medicines. But there is no use. I had also done four tests for HIV in this period. I had protected sex. All the results came negative. Why do I have a sore throat? If I am doing another HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) te...  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, there is no need to give a morning sample for HIV test. Second, a sore throat is due to infection and may not always be due to HIV. Simply check for any redness (congestion) of tonsils or surrounding area to rule out any infection. A sore throat can occur due to a...  Read Full »

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