5-Minute Clinical Consult: Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis

Description

Inflammation of the pharynx most commonly caused by acute viral infection. Group A streptococcus is a focus of diagnosis owing to its potential for preventable rheumatic sequelae. Chronic low-grade symptoms usually related to reflux disease or vocal abuse:

System(s) affected: Respiratory
Synonyms: Sore throat; Tonsillitis; Streptococcal throat

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