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The main symptom is a [[sore throat]]. | The main symptom is a [[sore throat]]. | ||
Other symptoms may include: | Other symptoms may include: | ||
'''Viral Pharyngitis''' | |||
*Coryza | |||
*Conjunctivitis | |||
*Malaise or fatigue | |||
*Hoarseness | |||
*Lowgrade fever | |||
*[[Fever]] | *[[Fever]] | ||
*[[Headache]] | *[[Headache]] | ||
*[[Joint pain]] and [[muscle aches]] | *[[Joint pain]] and [[muscle aches]] | ||
*[[Skin rashes]] | *[[Skin rashes]] | ||
*[[Swollen lymph nodes]] in the [[neck]] | *[[Swollen lymph nodes]] in the [[neck]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The optimal approach for differentiating among various causes of pharyngitis requires a problemfocused history, a physical examination, and appropriate laboratory testing.[1]Symptoms develop after a short incubation period of 24 to 72 hours.[2]
Symptoms
The main symptom is a sore throat. Other symptoms may include: Viral Pharyngitis
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Malaise or fatigue
- Hoarseness
- Lowgrade fever
References
- ↑ Vincent MT, Celestin N, Hussain AN (2004) Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician 69 (6):1465-70. PMID: 15053411
- ↑ Vincent MT, Celestin N, Hussain AN (2004) Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician 69 (6):1465-70. PMID: 15053411