Pharyngitis history and symptoms

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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.Symptoms develop after a short incubation period of 24 to 72 hours.

Symptoms

The main symptom is a sore throat. Other symptoms may include:
Viral Pharyngitis

• Coryza
• Conjunctivitis
• Malaise or fatigue
• Hoarseness
• Lowgrade fever

• Fever
• Headache
• Joint pain and muscle aches
• Skin rashes
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck