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My child seems to have a sore throat – he's uncomfortable swallowing and his cry sounds scratchy. Could it be caused by an infection?

It's possible.

Your child may have a sore throat caused by any one of a number of illnesses, such as a cold or flu virus. Measles, chickenpox, and croup can also cause a sore throat.

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In fact, the most frequent cause of a sore throat is a viral infection. If the doctor diagnoses tonsillitis, it means that the bumpy tissue on either side of the back of your child's throat is infected with a virus or bacteria.

The most common bacterial culprit is streptococcus (strep), but this is unusual in babies and toddlers.

Another bacterial infection that can cause a sore throat is whooping cough.

Irritants in the air – secondhand tobacco smoke, cat or dog dander, dust, and pollen from ragweed, grass, and trees – can also bother a child's throat and trigger the cold-like symptoms known as allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.

Even dry heat can make it hard for your ch

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