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The symptoms of a cold sore include a tingling or burning sensation on the lips or around the mouth, followed by the appearance of small, fluid-filled blisters.

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Pharyngitis refers to the inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It typically presents as a sore, scratchy, or burning sensation in the throat, often making swallowing or speaking ...

such as the common cold, flu or COVID-19. This graphic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows what symptoms of strep throat may look like. The bacterial infection known as strep ...

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Scarlet fever, predominantly affecting young children, may initially resemble a common cold until distinctive symptoms such as strawberry tongue and a bumpy rash emerge. The infection, while treatable ...