Acute Pharyngitis

Question 1

Acute Pharyngitis Presentation

Answer 1

• Rapid onset sore throat

- Absence of cough, absence of nasal congestion and absence of rinorrhoea suggests bacterial

Question 2

Acute Pharyngitis Aetiology

Answer 2

-Viral, bacterial, fungal

Question 3

Acute Pharyngitis Investigations

Answer 3

• GAS rapid antigen test

- Centor criteria

Question 4

Acute Pharyngitis Management

Answer 4

• Supportive care

- Antibiotics if indicated