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Pharyngitis

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Underlying Cause

Pharyngitis Underlying Cause

Common causes of pharyngitis include:

Bacterial pharyngitis
Laryngitis
Mononucleosis
Tonsillitis
Viral pharyngitis

Additional causes of pharyngitis include:

Achalasia
Dental Abscess
Diphtheria
Epiglottitis
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal foreign body
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Influenza
Laryngeal cancer
Ludwig's angina
Oral cancer
Peritonsillar Abscess
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Thrush

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Related Conditions

Acute mononucleosis
Bacterial pharyngitis
Peritonsillar abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess
Tonsillitis
Viral pharyngitis

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Difficulty swallowing
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Swollen glands (neck)

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Last Updated: Jun 12, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pharyngitis References:

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Linder JA, Stafford RS. Antibiotic treatment of adults with sore throat by community primary care physicians: a national survey, 1989-1999. JAMA. 2001 Sep 12;286(10):1181-6.
Zwart S, Sachs AP, Ruijs GJ, Gubbels JW, Hoes AW, de Melker RA. Penicillin for acute sore throat: randomised double blind trial of seven days versus three days treatment or placebo in adults. BMJ. 2000 Jan 15;320(7228):150-4.