Your Child Has a Sore Throat: What’s the Cause?

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Patient Education| 2021 Your Child Has a Sore Throat: What’s the Cause? Connected Content Translation: Su hijo tiene dolor de garganta: ¿qué causa el dolor? Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Your Child Has a Sore Throat: What’s the Cause?. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/ppe_document112 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search A sore throat is one of the most common concerns among parents of school-aged children. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about sore throats and their causes. Also included is information about strep throat tests, tonsillitis, how to prevent the spread of germs, and when to call the doctor. The most frequent cause of sore throat in children is a viral infection. Often it is the first sign of a common cold. Your child may develop a mild fever too. Swollen, tender glands in the neckDifficulty swallowingFeverHeadacheStuffy or runny nose and sneezingMild coughCongestion Viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics will not work because they target and fight against bacteria, not viruses. The body needs to fight the virus on its own. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and... © 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. You do not currently have access to this content.