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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
Children with viral pharyngitis also can present with atypical symptoms, such as mouth-breathing, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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