Bacterial Pharyngitis
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Evaluation
Treatment
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fever in adults
fever in children
sore throat adults
sore throat children
vomiting in adults
vomiting in children
warning signs
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Bacterial Pharyngitis Prevention
Prevention for bacterial
pharyngitis
includes:
Wash your hands frequently.
Avoid exposure to others who have a
sore throat
.
Avoid crowded areas during cold and
flu
season.
Do not smoke
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Keep vaccinations up to date:
Chicken pox vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Influenza vaccine
Meningitis vaccine
Childhood vaccinations
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Bacterial Pharyngitis Outlook
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Acute tonsillitis
Peritonsillar abscess
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Swollen glands (neck)
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