How long can a throat be sore?

5 weeks. 5 long weeks I have been dealing with this stupid sore throat. How long can it last? Sure, I COULD go to the doctor... to be told "Its a virus." Lots of fluid and ibuprofen. Or I can continue to complain that my throat hurts, to whomever asks me how I am feeling. I think I will go with the second option. But really, what do I have SuperVirus?

"Stronger than Chloroseptic! Able to inflame nodes for a 5 week period!" It's SUPERVIRUS!

*ugh*