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Acute Pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx mucosa that usually occurs as part of an upper respiratory tract infection. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, but it can also be a symptom of diseases like measles or whooping cough. Signs include a sore and dry throat, fever, malaise, and possible white pus pockets with strep infection. Treatment focuses on rest, a light diet, pain relief, and nonirritating gargles. Antibiotics may be given for bacterial infections. A potential complication is a secondary infection.

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Acute Pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx mucosa that usually occurs as part of an upper respiratory tract infection. The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, but it can also be a symptom of diseases like measles or whooping cough. Signs include a sore and dry throat, fever, malaise, and possible white pus pockets with strep infection. Treatment focuses on rest, a light diet, pain relief, and nonirritating gargles. Antibiotics may be given for bacterial infections. A potential complication is a secondary infection.

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ACUTE PHARYNGITIS

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Definition
 Acute pharyngitis is an inflammation of the
mucosa of the pharynx.

 Usually occurs as part of an upper respiratory


tract disorder.

 The nose, sinuses, larynx, and trachea may also


be affected.
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Causes of acute pharyngitis

1.The most common causes are bacterial


or viral infection.

2.Sometimes, acute pharyngitis is a


symptom of a specific disease such as
measles, chickenpox, scarlet fever, or
whooping cough.
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Treatment
Signs/Symptoms 1. Rest, light diet, analgesics for pain,
and nonirritating gargles (saline)
• Dry and sore throat. should relieve the symptoms.
• Fever.
2. Give antibiotics for initial or
• Malaise.
complicating bacterial infection.
• Strep infection may be
present with white pus
pocket formation.
• Cough.
Complication
A complication may be a secondary infection.
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