sore throat Flashcards
1
Q
centor criteria for tonsillitis
A
- history of fever
- tonsillar exudates
- tender anterior cervical adenopathy
- absence of cough
2
Q
what are some associated signs of infectious mononucleosis
A
- cervical lymphadenopathy
- hepatosplenomegaly
- jaundice
3
Q
diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis
A
- lymphocytosis on FBC
- deranged LFTs
- EBV serology demonstrates signs of acute infection
4
Q
treatment for infectious mononucleosis
A
- supportive
- systemic steroids if severe and failing to improve
5
Q
epiglottis infection presentation
A
- severe sore throat
- drooling saliva
- pyrexia
- may have stridor
6
Q
most common cause of epiglottis infection
A
haemophilus type B
7
Q
treatment for epiglottis infection
A
MILD
- supportive
- antibiotics
- nebulisers
- corticosteroids
SEVERE
- antibiotics
- intubation and ventilation
- tracheostomy
