They may feel the same, but a common sore throat and bacterial infections are very different. What you should know:
Grab a flashlight, look in the mirror, and say,"Ahhh." You could find some important clues. You might see white dots or patches in the back of your throat.
Your tonsils -- the bumps on either side at the back of your throat -- might be red and swollen, too. These could be signs of bacterial infection like strep throat or oral thrush, or a viral infection like oral herpes or mononucleosis. They also might be something else, like tonsil stones, which are painful calcium deposits on your throat.
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