Pharyngitis
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| Viral pharyngitis. The oropharynx is swollen and red. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Sore throat; Bacterial pharyngitis; Group A streptococcal pharyngitis; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Viral pharyngitis
Overview
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Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pharyngitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications,and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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