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Sore throat is one of the most common complaints among patients visiting their primary care | [[Fever sore throat|Sore throat]] is one of the most common complaints among [[Patient|patients]] visiting their [[primary care physician]]<nowiki/>s. In the United States, approximately 12 million [[ambulatory care]] visits are due to [[Pharyngitis|sore throat]] annually. It mostly occurs in children and adolescents. The etiology is mostly acute self- limiting [[Virus|viral]] infection. [[Group A streptococcal infection]] is the most common causative bacteria for [[Pharyngitis|acute pharyngitis]] in adults. As a physician, it is important to identify clinical signs for life-threatening [[airway obstruction]] and deep tissue infection and treat them promptly. This section provides a short and straight to the point overview of the [[Pharyngitis|sore throat]] in adults. | ||
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Revision as of 18:34, 16 August 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Synonyms and keywords:
Overview
Sore throat is one of the most common complaints among patients visiting their primary care physicians. In the United States, approximately 12 million ambulatory care visits are due to sore throat annually. It mostly occurs in children and adolescents. The etiology is mostly acute self- limiting viral infection. Group A streptococcal infection is the most common causative bacteria for acute pharyngitis in adults. As a physician, it is important to identify clinical signs for life-threatening airway obstruction and deep tissue infection and treat them promptly. This section provides a short and straight to the point overview of the sore throat in adults.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Do's
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Don'ts
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References