Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..
As per your complain viral infection can lead to
sore throat but it is not herpes virus, so you need not to worry about it..
I would suggest you to take a course of antibiotics like
Azithromycin to either cure or prevent secondary bacterial infection..
You can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like
Ibuprofen.
Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day..
Suck throat lozenges and chew
Vitamin C pellets..
Sip on plenty of warm water throughout the day..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
It will take about a week for the symptoms to resolve..
You need not to worry as it is a common
throat infection and nothing serious..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..