Pharyngitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharyngitis?
A
• Inflammation of the pharynx
2
Q
What are the pathogens of the pharynx?
A
- Streptococcus pyogenes - group A
- Gram positive cocci
- Beta-haemolytic streptococci - group A
3
Q
Who are the patients at risk of pharyngitis?
A
• Close quarters
4
Q
How does pharyngitis spread?
A
- Direct spread
* Mucus
5
Q
What is the test for pharyngitis?
A
• Throat swab
6
Q
What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?
A
- Fever
- Inflamed tonsils
- Sore throat
- No cough
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Tonsillopharyngeal exudate - severe
7
Q
What is the treatment for pharyngitis?
A
- Supportive treatment
* Antibiotics
8
Q
What are the complications of pharyngitis?
A
- Scarlett fever
- Acute rheumatic fever
- Acute post-strep glomerulonephritis
