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Viral Pharyngitis Definition
Common names:
  • Pharyngitis Viral
  • Throat Infection Viral
  • Viral Pharyngitis
  • Viral Throat Infection
  • Virus Causing Pharyngitis
  • Virus Causing Throat Infection
A person with viral pharyngitis has inflammation and irritation of the pharynx caused by a viral infection. Usually, viral pharyngitis is a minor infection that resolves in about 7 days. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 7, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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