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A sore throat is a common health problem & interrupts daily routines.1-3

 

Although viral, bacterial, and fungal infections can all lead to a sore throat,4,5 viruses are the leading cause.6,3

85% of sore throats are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.

 

 

Symptomatic differences between viral and bacterial infections that lead to a sore throat5,7

Symptomatic differences between viral and bacterial sore throat infections

Povidone Iodine Throat Care Range of Products kill viruses and bacteria. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.

 

 

Common at-home treatments for viral and bacterial sore throat3,8

Common at-home treatments for bacterial and viral sore throat

 

 

Povidone-iodine Betadine Throat Care Range with Triple Targeted Action to kill 99.99% sore throat-causing viruses, bacteria and fungi in as early as 30 seconds

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. ASC I0084P121625B


 

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References:

  1. Thomas M, et al. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. [Updated 2023 Jun 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-.  Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/ NBK532961/. Accessed on 22nd Dec 2022.

  2. Pappas DE. The Common Cold. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 2018:199–202.e1

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Common Cold, 27 June 2023. Accessed 23 January 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/colds.html.

  4. Renner B, et al. Environmental and non-infectious factors in the aetiology of pharyngitis (sore throat). Inflamm Res. 2012;61(10):1041–52.

  5. Sykes EA, et al. Canadian Family Physician. 2020;66(4):251-7.

  6. Worrall G, et al. Acute sore throat. Can Fam Physic. 2011;57:791–794.

  7. Wolford, Robert W., et al. "Pharyngitis." (2018).

  8. Tan EL, et al. GMS Hyg Infect Control. 2021;16:Doc05.

  9. BETADINE®. Sore Throat Range, 2022. Accessed 25 January 2024. https://ae.betadine.global/en/ae/upper-respiratory.

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