Office evaluation and management of the sore throat
Goldstein, M.N.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 25(4): 837-842
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6665 PMID: 1470442 Document Number: 396397
Most sore throats are caused by viral infections; bacterial infections should be ascertained by laboratory testing and treated aggressively. The wide variety of etiologies demands a thorough history and physical examination to identify unusual causes of sore throat.