“Can a child's throat infection heal without antibiotics?”

Yes. Most throat infections are viral. If your child has headache, sore throat, and stomachaches, then you should get your child tested for a strep infection that responds quickly to penicillin. If your child does not want to turn her head and or swallow fluids, she should get seen by a provider for atypical infections. Tom

Most cases of sore throats are not bacterial like strep throat but are usually viral. They can be part of a typical viral illness with low grade fever, cold and cough, Some abdominal discomfort and even some diarrhea and occasional vomiting. The typical treatment is either Motrin or Tylenol, otc cold meds and light diet And clear liquids. A typical strep throat is manifested by much higher fever, Some swollen glands, and a developing rash with extensive red spots that May feel rough like sand paper which is where the name scarlet fever comes from. The best approach is after noting some of the characteristics of strep is to Be seen either by your regular pediatrician or in urgent care to have a strep Throat culture to rule out a strep infection.

The true concern would be strep throat
If your child has that they will definitely require antibiotics
If not treated properly strep can affect the heart kidneys and other vital organs