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Pharyngitis Definition
Common names:
  • Infected Throat
  • Pharyngitis
  • Throat Infection
A person with pharyngitis has inflammation of the throat. In most cases, this is due to a viral or bacterial infection. Images

Pharyngitis may occur with tonsillitis. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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