Pharyngitis

Question 1

What is pharyngitis?

Answer 1

• Inflammation of the pharynx

Question 2

What are the pathogens of the pharynx?

Answer 2

• Streptococcus pyogenes - group A
• Gram positive cocci
• Beta-haemolytic streptococci - group A

Question 3

Who are the patients at risk of pharyngitis?

Answer 3

• Close quarters

Question 4

How does pharyngitis spread?

Answer 4

• Direct spread

* Mucus

Question 5

What is the test for pharyngitis?

Answer 5

• Throat swab

Question 6

What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?

Answer 6

• Fever
• Inflamed tonsils
• Sore throat
• No cough
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Tonsillopharyngeal exudate - severe

Question 7

What is the treatment for pharyngitis?

Answer 7

• Supportive treatment

* Antibiotics

Question 8

What are the complications of pharyngitis?

Answer 8

• Scarlett fever
• Acute rheumatic fever
• Acute post-strep glomerulonephritis