Eli5: What advantage does a virus have for making its host (humans) have a really sore throat? I understand a scratchy throat to induce coughing (to spread the virus) but why does it feel like I’m swallowing razor blades?

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Eli5: What advantage does a virus have for making its host (humans) have a really sore throat? I understand a scratchy throat to induce coughing (to spread the virus) but why does it feel like I’m swallowing razor blades?

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There doesn’t have to be an advantage. As long as it’s not a complete disadvantage the virus can continue to spread

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