Pharyngitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the viral causes? (4)
A
Rhinovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, ebv
2
Q
What are the bacterial causes? (2)
A
Group A and B Haemolytic Strep
3
Q
What fungal causes are there? (1)
A
Candida
4
Q
Signs and Symptoms (7)
A
Sore throat, erythema, tonsilitis, fever, lymphadenopathy, cough, rhinorrhoea
5
Q
What treatment? (4)
A
Antiobiotics e.g Amoxicillin or Benzyl Penicillin, analgesics, fluids, tonsillectomy
6
Q
Complications
A
Abscess