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Bacterial Pharyngitis

Signs & Symptoms

 Sore throat worsens when swallowing
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Worsens when swallowing
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Fatigue
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]

Physical Examination

 Pharyngeal edema
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults] Harrison [ 215]
Acute-onset of symptoms
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Patchy tonsillar exudates
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults] Harrison [ 215]

Lab / Serology

 Bacteremia
Note: Invasion of the organism beyond the pharynx
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults] Harrison [ 215]

Imagin Study

Complication

 Deep neck space infection
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Upper airway obstruction
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Bulging of the pharyngeal wall
Note: due to Deep neck space infection
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]

Risk Factors

 Adolescent
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Age between 5 and 15
Ref: Harrison [ 214]
Young
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]

Cause

 Group A Streptococcus
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]
Chemotherapeutics
Ref: Uptodate [ Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults]

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