Pharyngitis and Epiglottitis

Maria L. Alcaide; Alan L. Bisno

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2007.03.001

Pharyngitis and Epiglottitis

Maria L. Alcaide, Alan L. Bisno

Medicine

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Abstract

Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common illnesses for which patients visit primary care physicians. Most cases are of viral origin, and with few exceptions these illnesses are both benign and self-limited. The most important bacterial cause is the beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus. There are other uncommon or rare types of pharyngitis. For some of these treatment is required or available, and some may be life threatening. Among those discussed in this article are diphtheria, gonorrhea, HIV infection, peritonsillar abscess, and epiglottitis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	449-469
Number of pages	21
Journal	Infectious disease clinics of North America
Volume	21
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2007.03.001
State	Published - Jun 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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