: pain in the throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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The first signs of infection are non-specific and include flu-like symptoms like fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting and sore throat.—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026 Symptoms can take as long as 14 days to show up, at which point the virus causes fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and difficulty breathing.—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Honey may help soothe a sore throat and cough.—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Jan. 2026 Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sore throat