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Pharyngitis Flashcards

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What are the viral causes? (4)

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Rhinovirus, adenovirus, parainfluenza, ebv

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What are the bacterial causes? (2)

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Group A and B Haemolytic Strep

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What fungal causes are there? (1)

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Candida

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Signs and Symptoms (7)

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Sore throat, erythema, tonsilitis, fever, lymphadenopathy, cough, rhinorrhoea

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What treatment? (4)

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Antiobiotics e.g Amoxicillin or Benzyl Penicillin, analgesics, fluids, tonsillectomy

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Complications

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Abscess

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