tonsillitis/ pharyngitis (URTI) Flashcards by Chermaine Zhao | Brainscape

Q

what are 5 causes of pharyngitis?

A

Adenovirus

EBV

RSV

Rhino

Strep P/H. Inf

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what are 3 signs?

A

↓ Apetite

Lymphadenopathy

Dysphagia

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Q

what are 2 symptoms?

A

fever

sore throat

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what are investigations?

A

Throat swab

Gram Stain and cultures

Nasal swab

FBC (↑WCC, ↑CRP)

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Q

what are 3 treatments?

A

Rest

Paracetamol

Aspirin

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what are 3 additional notes?

A

Quinsy (Tonsil abscess)

Ear pain

Scarlet fever – S. PyErythema Nodosum

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