Pharyngitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharyngitis?
A
A non-invasive Inflammation and infection of the oropharynx
2
Q
What causes pharyngitis?
A
Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes)
3
Q
What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?
A
- Sore throat
- fever
- malaise
- headache (2-4 days after exposure)
- erythematous tonsils with exudate
4
Q
What can pharyngitis progress to?
What are the symptoms of this progression?
A
Scarlet fever
- Erythematous sunburn-like rash
- fever
- yellowish coat on tongue that can be scraped off to reveal raw tongue surface (strawberry tongue)
5
Q
How can pharyngitis be diagnosed?
A
Symptomology is usually sufficient
6
Q
What is the treatment for pharyngitis and scarlet fever?
A
- Oral amoxicillin
- Rest
Erythromycin or clindamycin if patient is allergic to penicillin
