sore throat

Question 1

most common cause of pharyngitis; Pex; Hx

Answer 1

viral (adeno, flu, paraflu); erythema of pillars and post OP, cobblestoning, conjuctivitis; rhinorrhea, cough, fever

Question 2

Gingivostomatitis: pathogen; hx; pex

Answer 2

herpes virus; fever, malaise; ulcers of lips, possibly on fingers

Question 3

Herpangia: pathogen; hx; pex

Answer 3

coxsackie; fever, decreased apatite, rash on hands/feet (hand foot mouth dz); ulcers with erythema on post OP

Question 4

strep pharyngitis: pathogen; hx; pex

Answer 4

s. pyogenes; fever, sore throat, vomitting, headache; tonsillar erythema/edema, palatal petichiae, exudates in young adults, strawberry tongue, sandpaper rash

Question 5

Mononucleosis: pathogen; hx; pex

Answer 5

epstein barr; fever, sore throat fatigue; tonsillar hypertrophy w/ exudates, exhausted, hepatosplenomegaly,

Question 6

peritonsillar abcess: complication of__; etiology; tx

Answer 6

pharyngitis/tonsilitis; group A strep; asymmetrical sore throat, muffled voice, palatal bulge; incision and drainage, antibios