A viral sore throat will usually go away on its own with rest and at-home care. However, if you have a bacterial infection, you’ll need special antibiotics to treat it. If you don’t, the infection may become worse and spread to other parts of your body. The potential complications of leaving a bacterial sore throat untreated are: ● The formation of throat abscesses ● Infected lymph nodes ● Sinus infections ● Ear infections ● Rheumatic fever ● Kidney disorders, such as glomerulonephritis ● Skin infections ● Rashes ● Scarlet fever ● Toxic shock syndrome ● Worsening of neuropsychiatric conditions in children   It can be difficult to tell the difference between a viral and bacterial sore throat which also makes it hard to determine whether or not you need medical intervention.   Let the medical experts at Express Health help treat your sore throat so that you can get back to feeling your best. Contact us for an appointment or walk in at your earliest convenience. Our team of professionals is ready to get you the answers and treatment that you need. We serve patients from Brooklyn NYC, Queens NY, East Harlem NYC, Manhattan NY, Coney Island NYC, Midwood NY, Nostrand NYC, Ridgewood NY, Metropolitan NYC, Staten Island, Greenwich Village NY, and surrounding areas.