Age
When people are young, their immune systems are strong, and their bodies are much better positioned to fight off infections. As we get older, however, our immune system starts to deteriorate. This is why older people have a higher chance of getting sick when they do things they used to do without any problems. For example, one of the most common illnesses that affect the elderly is a sore throat. It can be caused by bacterial infections, viral infections, or even fungal infections.
A sore throat may be caused by bacterial infection and is more likely among younger children than older people since it is caused by viruses that usually don’t develop until adolescence and adulthood. Bacterial sore throats are typically treatable with antibiotics. Viral sore throats do not respond well to antibiotics since viruses cannot be killed with drugs. Sore throat caused by a fungal infection usually occurs in people with weakened immune systems and can only be treated with antifungal medication.
