Pharyngitis (1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are its causes?
How does it present?
How is it managed?
A
➊ • Viral - Rhinoviruses, EBV, CMV, Adenoviruses, Enteroviruses
• Bacterial - Group A Strep
➋ • Sore throat
• Dysphagia/Odynophagia
• Swollen tonsils
• Cervical lymphadenopathy
• Palatal petechiae
➌ • Paracetamol, Throat lozenges
• Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Pen V) - Clarithromycin If pen allergic/intolerant
