What is the difference between throat ulcers and throat herpes?

The main difference between throat ulcers and throat herpes lies in the cause, symptoms and treatment. Throat ulcers are caused by local trauma, infection, autoimmune diseases, etc., manifested as sore throat, dysphagia, etc., treatment is mainly aimed at the cause; throat herpes is caused by herpes virus infection, in addition to sore throat, there will be blisters, erythema and other symptoms, need to use antiviral treatment. Throat ulcers and throat herpes are two different diseases. They differ in cause, symptoms and treatment. The main differences between throat ulcers and throat herpes are as follows: Cause: Throat ulcers are mainly caused by local trauma, infection, autoimmune diseases, etc.; Throat herpes is caused by herpes virus infection. Symptoms: Throat ulcer performance for sore throat, swallowing difficulties, local mucosal redness, etc.; throat herpes in addition to sore throat, but also blisters, erythema and other symptoms. Treatment: throat ulcer treatment is mainly aimed at the cause, such as the use of antibiotics to treat infection, the use of immune modulators to treat autoimmune diseases; throat herpes requires the use of antiviral drugs. It is important to note that the diagnosis and treatment of throat ulcers and throat herpes need to be judged comprehensively according to the specific situation. If symptoms such as sore throat occur, seek medical attention in time to obtain correct diagnosis and treatment. In addition, for special groups such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, the treatment of throat ulcers and herpes needs to be more cautious and should be treated under the guidance of a doctor.