10 Scratchy Throat Causes
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3. Strep Throat
Another common cause of a scratchy throat is strep throat, an infection caused by the streptococcus bacteria. Throat pain caused by strep tends to arise suddenly and often makes swallowing painful or difficult. Aside from throat discomfort, strep can also make a person’s voice sound hoarse and scratchy.
Strep throat can be effectively treated with antibiotics, although the best prevention method is consistent handwashing.4‘Is Your Sore Throat Strep?’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 Apr. 2019, www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/strep-throat.html. In some cases, strep throat can be transmitted through poorly prepared foods.
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