Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Question 1

Cause for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 1

• Group A streptococci (S. pyogenes)

- Bacterial, cause of pus

Question 2

Portal of entry for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 2

Upper respiratory tract via respiratory droplets

Question 3

Signs/Symptoms for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 3

• Sore throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Progress to scarlet or rheumatic fever

Question 4

Susceptibility for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 4

Children typically most susceptible

Question 5

Treatment for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 5

Penicillin is the standard treatment (antibiotics)

Question 6

Prevention for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 6

• Good hygiene

- Infectious for two days after treatment and should stay at home

Question 7

Pathogenesis for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 7

If untreated:

• Scarlet fever
• Rheumatic fever
• Lumaritis
• Kidney Failure

Question 8

Diagnosis for Pharyngitis: Streptococcal

Answer 8

Strep test for confirmation