what causes sore ear and throat
A fluid-filled middle ear is susceptible to infection, because bacteria or viruses can grow in the fluid. An ear infection often occurs after you have developed another illness, such as a cold or a sore throat â the bacteria or viruses that caused your illness can also lead to an ear infection. Ear infections occur most commonly in babies and young children.
Pharyngitis is caused by swelling in the back of the throat (pharynx) between the tonsils and the voice box (larynx). Most sore throats are caused by colds, the flu, coxsackie virus or mono (mononucleosis). Strep throat is caused by group A streptococcus.