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By Robert Martinez Michael Huffman roman Regalado What is it Commonly known as a sore throat pharyngitis is an upper respiratory infection An infection of the throat Etiology Commonly caused by the flu the common ID: 541911 Download Presentation
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Pharyngitis
By: Robert Martinez, Michael Huffman, roman Regalado Slide2
What is it?
Commonly known as a sore throat, pharyngitis is an upper respiratory infection.
An infection of the
throat.Slide3
Etiology
Commonly caused by the flu, the common
cold, Coxsackie
virus and mononucleosis.
A fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit can also promote pharyngitis however a low grade fever or no fever doesn’t inhibit growth either.
It is a gram negative bacteria or can also be found in a viral form.
The methods used to diagnose Strep Throat were not invented until the late 17th Century, so it is impossible to pinpoint an exact origin . Slide4
Epidemiology
Found more commonly amongst younger children.
40-80% of pharyngitis infections are caused by a virus versus the bacteria.
Can be found worldwide and is most prevalent during the flu/cold season.Slide5
Mode of Transmission
Direct contact (horizontal transmission) such as sneezing are common modes of transmission.
Direct contact
with infected throat mucus, nasal discharge, or saliva. Slide6
Symptoms
Fever
Headache
Joint pain and muscle achesSkin
rashes
Swollen
lymph nodes (glands) in the neckHoarsenessRedness of the eyesDry coughRunny or stuffy noseSlide7
Testing for diagnosis
A physical test performed by a physician is the preferred method to check for pharyngitis. However your doctor may also perform a throat culture to rule out the possibility of streptococcus.
A swollen neck and lymph nodes
Is a key clue in pointing out
Streptococcal pharyngitis. Slide8
Treatment
Antibiotics are not recommended because pharyngitis is a virus
and in prescribing antibiotics would only allow for bacteria to grow immune to the treatment.Drinking warm liquids such as tea, honey and milk often aid in soothing the irritation.
Gargling salt water.
Over the counter medicine
such as acetaminophen.Slide9
Prevention
Avoiding contact with those infected.
Washing 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. Slide10
Video
https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn6sj6Cf-YcSlide11
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