a bacterial or viral infection of the throat is known as
Pharyngitis Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx.[2] It typically results in a sore throat and fever.[2] Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, a hoarse voice.[1] Symptoms usually last three to five days.[2] Complications can include sinusitis and acute otitis media.[2] Pharyngitis is typically a type of respiratory tract infection.[5]