Type of Throat Disease
Common cold
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. It is characterized by symptoms such as sore throat, runny nose, and coughing.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause a sore throat. It is spread through inhalation of airborne droplets from an infected person's coughing, sneezing, or even talking.
Flu (influenza)
Flu (influenza) is a highly contagious viral infection, typically spread through respiratory droplets when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. A throat infection caused by the virus can cause symptoms such as sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck, fatigue and cough.
Chickenpox.
Chickenpox is an acute, contagious viral infection of the respiratory system caused by the varicella zoster virus. In some cases, it can cause throat problems such as swollen lymph nodes, difficulty swallowing or speaking and a red sore throat.
Coronavirus disease 2019
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus belonging to the family of Coronaviridae. Symptoms can range from a mild sore throat, to fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
Mono (mononucleosis)
Mononucleosis, also known as mono or the kissing disease, is an infectious illness caused by a virus of the Epstein-Barr lineage. Symptoms typically include fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and fatigue.
