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Pharyngitis Definition
Common names:
  • Infected Throat
  • Pharyngitis
  • Throat Infection
What is pharyngitis?
A person with pharyngitis has inflammation of the throat. In most cases, pharyngitis is caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. The most common viral cause of pharyngitis is an upper respiratory infection. The most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis is streptococcal tonsillitis. Images

What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?
Symptoms of pharyngitis include a sore throat, red throat, throat swelling, white patches on the throat, and pus on the tonsils. Additional symptoms of pharyngitis include difficulty swallowing, fatigue, fever, and swollen lymph glands in the neck. Images

How does the doctor treat pharyngitis?
Treatment for pharyngitis includes rest, plenty of fluids, antibiotics, nonprescription sore throat medicine, warm saltwater gargles, and acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain and fever.

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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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