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throat infection
/θɹˈoʊt ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
/θɹˈəʊt ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
Throat infection
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an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection
Examples
After complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, the doctor diagnosed her with a throat infection and prescribed antibiotics.
He was advised to drink plenty of warm fluids to soothe the pain caused by his throat infection.
