Quiz 3 Flashcards
Dx: Gonococall pharyngitis
DNA probe
Gonococcal pharyngitis is an important source of ___.
gonococcemia
What is the MC deep neck infection in children and young adults?
peritonsillar abscess
Which glands, when infected, become the source of infection in Peritonsillar abscess?
Weber’s glands
Risk factors: Peritonsillar abscess
Acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, periodontal disease, smoking
There is a strong association between Peritonsillar abscess and which medication?
NSAIDs
SSx: Peritonsillar abscess
Appears ill, trismus, drooling, unable to swallow, hot potato voice, unilateral tonsil hypertrophy w/ contralateral displaced uvula
PE: Peritonsillar abscess
CxLA on ipsilateral side, palpate for fluctuance (abscess)
Complications: Peritonsillar abscess
Airway obstruction, meningitis, septicemia, aspiration pneumonia, GABHS sequelae, carotid artery rupture, Lemierre Syndrome
DX: Peritonsillar abscess
Needle aspiration (gold standard), U/S, CT
What is Lemierre Syndrome?
Internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis and sepsis
Complication of Peritonsillar abscess
Tx: Peritonsillar abscess
Refer for I and D
Etiology: Peritonsillar abscess
Polymicrobial
GABHS, Strep pyogenes, Staph A, respiratory anaerobes
Etiology: Diphtheria
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
SSx: Diphtheria
Blue/white membrane adhered to posterior pharynx
SSx: Retropharyngeal abscess
Dyspnea, stridor, hot potato voice, stiff neck, pain referred to post. neck
Etiology: Retropharyngeal abscess
2’ to dental infx, foreign body insult, trauma
PE: Retropharyngeal abscess
High fever, ant. bulging in post. pharynx
Location: Ludwig’s angina
Submental space infx
SSx: Ludwig’s angina
Severe trismus, drooling, airway compromise
PE: Ludwig’s angina
Collar of brawny edema (neck), elevation of tongue, possible airway obstruction
Etiology: Necrotizing fasciitis
Complication of Strep
Population: Epiglottitis
2-5 yo (MC)
Etiology: Epiglottitis
HiB (MC)