Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a bacterial infection that ... typically with symptoms that include fever, sore throat, and redness and stiffness of the soft palate in the mouth.

Having a sore throat can be uncomfortable, or worse. In many cases, sore throats are caused by viral infections but an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says that although this may be the most ...

A sore throat that comes and goes is a nuisance but usually not a serious cause for concern. Allergies, smoking, infections, and heartburn can all cause an intermittently chronic sore throat.