Clinical manifestation1.Severepain in the throat, particularlyodynophagia.The paincan referto theears2.Clinical findings are comparatively mild.3.Mildto moderate hyperemiaand edema4.Mild enlargementof thejugulodigastric nodes might occur.5.Theleukocytecountis not elevated anmightactuallybedepressed.6.lfnocomplicationoccurs,theperiodusuallyisoneweek
Clinical manifestation 1.Severe pain in the throat, particularly odynophagia. The pain can refer to the ears. 2.Clinical findings are comparatively mild. 3.Mild to moderate hyperemia and edema 4.Mild enlargement of the jugulodigastric nodes might occur. 5.The leukocyte count is not elevated and might actually be depressed. 6.If no complication occurs, the period usually is one week
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Diagnosis*HistorySymtomsandsignsCultureof throat swab ishelpful inthediagnosis of bacterial pharyngitisDiphtheriaisculturedonspecialmediaSwab from the a suspected case ofgonococcalpharyngitisshouldbecultured immediatelywithout delay
Diagnosis History Symtoms and signs Culture of throat swab is helpful in the diagnosis of bacterial pharyngitis. Diphtheria is cultured on special media. Swab from the a suspected case of gonococcal pharyngitis should be cultured immediately without delay
Treatment1.Gargling withwarm,diluted saltwaterorDobell'ssolution.2.Analgesics:e.g.,aspirin,10 g oracetaminophen,360 mgthreetimesdaily3.Antiviruses or antibiotics.4.lfpossible,swabthepharynxforculture before treatment begins
Treatment 1.Gargling with warm,diluted salt water or Dobell’s solution. 2.Analgesics:e.g.,aspirin,10 g or acetaminophen, 360 mg three times daily. 3.Antiviruses or antibiotics. 4.If possible, swab the pharynx for culture before treatment begins
Chronic pharyngitis
Chronic pharyngitis