How long does a throat infection/viral infection last?

Ive had a VERY sore throat since tuesday night. its so bad, I really cant take the pain. My mom checked my throat and she said its just very red, no pus or anything. So im thinking its Viral. I was wondering how long it should be before I start to feel...

I am a 35 year old healthy adult woman. On Tuesday I woke up with a sore throat. By 4:30 I was in bed with a fever, chills, body aches, and the worst sore throat ever! (FYI - I don't have tonsils) My lymph nodes in my neck are all very swollen and tender...

My throat started hurting a week ago today, then I went to the doctor and he told me I had a throat infection. I feel SO much better. I haven't had a fever in 5 days, no headaches or body aches, BUT my throat is still a little sore on and off. Am I still...

On monday, I had a really bad sore throat so I went to the doctor's on tuesday morning. My doctor told me I had a throat infection and gave me some antibiotics. I've been taking them and plan to until they're gone, but I want to know if I'm still contagious...

I went to the Dr. today and was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection sore throat. I was given a shot of antibiotics and also a prescription for more antibiotics and a decongestant. Is it okay for me to go to school tomorrow?... wrestling practice...

The doctor told me that I have bronchitis and a throat infection. I started antibiotics on Wednesday night. Am I still contagious? I mostly want to know because I haven't been able to kiss my boyfriend (don't want to make him sick!). I miss the kisses...