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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pharyngitis is a very common inflammatory condition of the pharynx accompanied by a sore throat and occasionally difficulty in swallowing.[1] When a patient presents with sore throat, the physician must consider a wide range of illnesses. Infectious causes range from generally benign viruses to GABHS. Inflammatory presentations may be the result of allergy, reflux disease or, rarely, neoplasm or Kawasaki disease. The optimal approach for differentiating among various causes of pharyngitis requires a problem focused history, a physical examination, and appropriate laboratory testing.[2]
Common Symptoms
The main symptom is a sore throat. Other symptoms may include:
Viral Pharyngitis[2]
- Coryza
- Conjunctivitis
- Malaise or fatigue
- Hoarseness
- Lowgrade fever
Bacterial Pharyngitis
Patients with bacterial pharyngitis generally do not have rhinorrhea, cough, or conjunctivitis.[2]
- Sudden onset of sore throat
- Pain on swallowing
- Fever
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
References
- ↑ Cohen, J (2010). Infectious diseases. Edinburgh: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN 978-0323045797.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Vincent MT, Celestin N, Hussain AN (2004) Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician 69 (6):1465-70. PMID: 15053411