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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Sore Throat
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Avoiding irritation of the throat can sometimes prevent a sore throat.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Untreated strep throat may lead to rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever is an inflammation of the joints and the heart resulting from a streptococcal infection. Some types of sore throat may cause difficulty breathing due to swelling, or the formation of abscesses.
What are the risks to others?
A sore throat caused by Group A streptococcus is contagious. A sore throat caused by a sexually transmitted disease also contagious.