Geometry.Net - Health_Conditions: Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis
With pharyngitis, a virus or bacterium irritates your throat, or pharynx. Mostcases of acute pharyngitis last a few days with treatment.
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsConditions/Pharyngitiscc.html

Extractions: Table of Contents Conditions Pharyngitis Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options ... Supporting Research With pharyngitis, a virus or bacterium irritates your throat, or pharynx. Both viral and bacterial forms of pharyngitis can make your throat sore and make swallowing difficult. If you have a severe case, you may find it hard to breathe. Most cases of acute pharyngitis last a few days with treatment. If you smoke, face regular exposure to environmental irritants, or have a continuing infection in your sinuses, lungs, or mouth, you may develop chronic pharyngitis, in which your symptoms will come back from time to time. The viral form of pharyngitis usually accompanies a cold, flu, or mononucleosis. Strep throat is the best-known example of a bacterial form of pharyngitis. Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of pharyngitis include the following: What Causes It?
Pharyngitis
Sickle Cell Information Center Protocols. by James Eckman, MD and Allan Platt, PAC.pharyngitis and Sleep Apnea. Differential Diagnosis. - Bacterial pharyngitis.
http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/SICKLE/pharyng.htm

Extractions: by James Eckman, M.D. and Allan Platt, PA-C Pharyngitis and Sleep Apnea Infections of the throat are no more common in sickle cell anemia patients, but prompt treatment may prevent complications such as sepsis, meningitis, pain crisis or aplastic crisis. Since patients have a predisposition to these complications, their occurrence must always be considered especially when evaluating children with upper respiratory symptoms. The incidence of adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) in SCD appears increased and not related to infectious diseases. We suggest that ATH represents a part of the natural course of compensatory lymphoid tissue enlargement in children with SCD. This causes obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with symptoms of snoring. Adenotonsillectomy can correct the of symptoms and improve alveolar hypoventilation. Overnight polysomnography is diagnostic. Clinical Findings Subjective Data Present Illness . Document onset of sore throat, ability to talk, pain location and radiation. Note any associated symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain headache, earache, coryza, cough, sputum production, myalgias, and fatigue. Seek symptoms of airway compromise including stridor, drooling, restlessness, inability to lay on back, or air hunger. Document the ability to swallow liquids and keep fluids down. Inquire about similar illness in family members and friends. A history of snoring may be caused by adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
Pharyngitis
TITLE pharyngitis SOURCE Grand Rounds Presentation, UTMB, Dept. Thediscussion of pharyngitis encompasses a broad range of illnesses.
http://www.utmb.edu/otoref/Grnds/Pharyngitis_2001-04/Pharyngitis-2001-04-B.htm

Extractions: SERIES EDITOR: Francis B. Quinn, Jr., MD Grand Rounds Index UTMB Otolaryngology Home Page "This material was prepared by resident physicians in partial fulfillment of educational requirements established for the Postgraduate Training Program of the UTMB Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and was not intended for clinical use in its present form. It was prepared for the purpose of stimulating group discussion in a conference setting. No warranties, either express or implied, are made with respect to its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The material does not necessarily reflect the current or past opinions of members of the UTMB faculty and should not be used for purposes of diagnosis or treatment without consulting appropriate literature sources and informed professional opinion." Introduction Pharyngitis is defined as inflammation of the mucous membranes and submucosal structures of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis Tonsillitis
pharyngitis/Tonsillitis. What does this mean? The medical term for sore throatis pharyngitis or tonsillitis if the tonsils are present and infected.
http://www.nightimepediatrics.com/Parentedu/pharyngitis.html

Extractions: Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis My child has a sore throat and a fever. What does this mean? Is there any way to tell a viral sore throat from a strep sore throat? Signs of strep sore throat are swollen, tender glands in the neck, headache, and abdominal pain. If a strep sore throat is suspected in my child, how is it proven? Why should strep throat be treated? Children can also get a kidney disease from strep but this cannot be prevented by treatment. How is strep throat treated? If the child is allergic to penicillin then other antibiotics may be used. If the child does not respond within 3 or 4 days then it usually means the child has a viral sore throat but could have been carrying strep bacteria in the throat. Very rarely there may be other reasons why the child does not respond to the antibiotic and these should be discussed with your physician. If the child has increased difficulty in swallowing or starts drooling, the child should be re-examined.
Pharyngitis
pharyngitis up.
http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0031350L0031350.html

Extractions: Flu and colds : tips on prevention and feeling better A brochure aimed at patients, providing tips on prevention and feeling better during bouts of influenza and the common cold. Topics covered include the causes, immunisation and medications. Published on the Web by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Bronchiolitis Patient Education Pharyngitis Sore throat One in a series of brief patient-oriented documents written by a British general practitioner. It provides information about sore throats, and covers the symptoms, causes, and treatment. Published on the web by Medinfo. Patient Education Pharyngitis
EID V3 N2: Letters - Treatment Of Exudative Pharyngitis
Letters Treatment of Exudative pharyngitis. Download Article To theEditor The dispatch by Izurieta et al. (Emerg Infect Dis 1997
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol3no2/lett242a.htm

Extractions: Letters To the Editor : The dispatch by Izurieta et al. (Emerg Infect Dis 1997;1:65-8) reporting exudative pharyngitis possibly due to Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum was very interesting, especially with the resurgence of diphtheria in the former Soviet Union. However, I was somewhat surprised at the treatment received by the 4-year-old patient whose case is reported. Erythromycin is an effective antibiotic in diphtheria, but it is secondary in importance to diphtheria antitoxin. The presence of a thick grayish white adherent pseudomembrane, adenopathy and cervical swelling, and low grade fever should certainly provoke a high index of suspicion of diphtheria, especially in a child who has not received pediatric immunization. The diagnosis of diphtheria is primarily made presumptively on clinical grounds and confirmed by the recovery of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae by the laboratory. Antitoxin treatment cannot wait for laboratory confirmation. Prompt administration of antitoxin is important because diphtheria toxin binds rapidly and irreversibly to tissue sites. Delay in initiating antitoxin treatment is associated with increased incidence of myocarditis, paralysis, and death. Also, it would have been good practice to have placed this child in isolation until the diagnosis was established by the laboratory. The primary care physician in this case is indeed fortunate that the patient did not have diphtheria; the results could have been tragic.
Pharyngitis Evidence Based Clinical Treatment Guidelines (ICD9 34, 462, 463)
pharyngitis (tonsillitis \ strep throat) Guidelines Pediatric Adult OneSheeters,Pediatric (AAP/CDC). pharyngitis. CDC Academic Detailing Sheet -HTML PDF
http://www.abxva.com/pharyngitis.htm
1Up Health > Pharyngitis - Streptococcal > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors O
Comprehesive information on pharyngitis streptococcal (Strep throat,Streptococcal pharyngitis ). Covers info such as , alternative
http://www.1uphealth.com/health/pharyngitis_streptococcal_info.html

Extractions: 1Up Health Pharyngitis - streptococcal Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Pharyngitis - streptococcal Information Pharyngitis - streptococcal Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Strep throat, Streptococcal pharyngitis Definition : Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the pharynx (the part of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx) caused by streptococcus infection. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis or "strep throat." Streptococcal pharyngitis occurs most commonly from October to April, often in children 5 to 10 years old but also in adults. The infection is spread by direct person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva. The organism may be present in the throat of people without causing a sore throat. This is referred to as colonization. Small children frequently have no symptoms or symptoms too mild for diagnosis. Even though the sore throat usually gets better on its own (self-limited), people who have strep throat should take antibiotics to prevent some of the more serious complications of this infection, particularly acute rheumatic fever. Risk factors include recent strep throat in family or household members. The
1Up Health > Pharyngitis > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of Pharyngitis
Comprehesive information on pharyngitis . 1Up Health Diseases Conditions pharyngitis Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors.
http://www.1uphealth.com/health/pharyngitis_info.html

Extractions: 1Up Health Pharyngitis Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Pharyngitis Information Pharyngitis Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Definition : An inflammation of the pharynx which frequently results in a sore throat and may be caused by a variety of microorganisms. Pharyngitis is caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most cases are viral and include the virus causing the common cold, flu (influenza virus), adenovirus, mononucleosis, HIV among various others. Bacterial causes include Group A streptococcus which causes strep throat (15% of cases), in addition to Corynebacterium Arcanobacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia pneumoniae and others. In up to 30% of cases, no organism is identified. Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months during respiratory disease season. Spread among household members is common. The medical importance of recognizing strep throat as a cause of pharyngitis stems from the need to prevent its complications which can include acute rheumatic fever, kidney dysfunction and severe disease such as bacteremia and rarely streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Pharyngitis
pharyngitis. Definition An inflammation microorganisms. Causes, incidence, andrisk factors pharyngitis is caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most
http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000655.htm

Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Pharyngitis is caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most cases are viral and include the virus causing the common cold, flu (influenza virus), adenovirus, mononucleosis, HIV among various others. Bacterial causes include Group A streptococcus which causes strep throat (15% of cases), in addition to Corynebacterium Arcanobacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia pneumoniae and others. In up to 30% of cases, no organism is identified. Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months during respiratory disease season. Spread among household members is common. The medical importance of recognizing strep throat as a cause of pharyngitis stems from the need to prevent its complications which can include acute rheumatic fever, kidney dysfunction and severe disease such as bacteremia and rarely streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
Infectious Diseases - Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis - Methodist Health Care System, Ho
pharyngitis / Tonsillitis What is pharyngitis and tonsillitis? Viral infections aremore common in summer and fall. What causes pharyngitis and tonsillitis?
http://www.methodisthealth.com/pulmonary/pharyn.htm

Extractions: Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections in the throat that cause inflammation. If the tonsils are primarily affected, it is called tonsillitis. If the throat is primarily affected, it is called pharyngitis. A person might even have inflammation and infection of both the tonsils and the throat. This would be called pharyngotonsillitis. These infections are spread by close contact with other individuals. Bacterial infections are more common during the winter. Viral infections are more common in summer and fall. What causes pharyngitis and tonsillitis?
Bacterial Pharyngitis
Bacterial pharyngitis. by. LouiseAnn Gombako. and. Melissa Wainwright. pharyngitisis defined as an infection or irritation of the pharynx and tonsils.
http://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/otor/bacphar.htm

Extractions: Bacterial Pharyngitis (Editorial comment: This is a paper submitted by the following medical students for the pharmacology minicourse. Richard P. Bobbin, Ph.D., Professor of Otolaryngology and Professor of Pharmacology) by Louise-Ann Gombako and Melissa Wainwright Pharyngitis is defined as an infection or irritation of the pharynx and tonsils. The peak incidence is seen in children between the ages of 4-7 but pharyngitis can be recurrent throughout life. The largest number of cases are seen during the winter [1]. There are many agents which cause pharyngitis. Viral infections account for approximately 70% of all pharyngitis [2], with bacteria causing 20 to 30% of pharyngitis. Viral pharyngitis is usually self-limited and is treated symptomatically. Bacterial pharyngitis, although it can be self-limiting also, has important suppurative and non-suppurative sequelae which can be avoided by the use of antibiotics. The most common agents involved in bacterial pharyngitis are Group A and Group C -Hemolytic Streptococcus. Other uncommon bacteria include Group G -Hemolytic Streptococcus, Anaerobes, Arcanobacterium haemolyticus Chlamydia pneumoniae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Neisseria gonorrheae , and Corynebacterium diphtheriae [1]. In the following paragraphs, the bacteria which most commonly cause pharyngitis will be discussed along with their treatments.
DEFINITION: - PHARYNGITIS
more . Best viewed in 800 X 600. pharyngitis Inflammation of thepharynx, either from irritation or infection. A sore throat.
http://www.healthlink.com.au/nat_lib/htm-data/htm-def/def112.htm

Extractions: PHARYNGITIS : Inflammation of the pharynx, either from irritation or infection. A sore throat. Click here to search this Web or use the Bulletin Board Go directly to: A HealthLink Page HealthLink Home Subscribe Here Members Download Library Members Online Resources - Program Data Sheets Family Medical Encyclopedia Medical Dictionary Disease and Treatment Ref. Medical Spellers Herbal Pharmacopoeia Supplements Ref. Family Facts - Psych. Profiles English Dictionary TGA Windows
PHARYNGITIS
pharyngitis Inflammation of the pharynx usually the result of a viral(most common) or bacterial infection. Symptoms include a sore throat.
http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/GLS_3640.HTM
Pharyngitis Articles, Support Groups, And Resources
pharyngitis articles, support groups, and resources for patients from MedHelp International (www.medhelp.org). Health pharyngitis. Medical
http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Pharyngitis.html
InteliHealth: Pharyngitis
an AZ format. pharyngitis (Sore Throat). Health A to Z, Reviewed bythe Faculty of Harvard Medical School Sore Throat (pharyngitis)
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10538.html
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 7, Ch. 87, Pharynx
pharyngitis. Acute inflammation of the pharynx. (pharyngitis in gonorrheaand in other sexually transmitted diseases is discussed in Ch. 164.).
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section7/chapter87/87c.htm
Pharyngitis
pharyngitis, Notes from a lecture by Dr. Paul Zadik, pharyngitis ( Sorethroat ), Bacterial causes, Major, Streptococcus pyogenes .
http://www.shef.ac.uk/~smtw/2000/rs/rs0513a.htm

Extractions: Pharyngitis Notes from a lecture by Dr. Paul Zadik PHARYNGITIS ( Sore throat ) Bacterial causes Major Streptococcus pyogenes beta-haemolytic streptococci, group A Corynebacterium diphtheriae Gram +ve bacilli - characteristic gram stain produces necrotizing toxin severe sore throat with pseudomembrane very rare where vaccination cover good recent outbreaks in Russia etc. Minor beta-haemolytic streptococci, groups C and G. Corynebacterium ulcerans Investigations Viral causes Commonest causes of sore throat Aetiology Epstein-Barr virus - a herpesvirus - causes infectious mononucleosis enteroviruses influenzaviruses adenoviruses Investigations - where clinically indicated ( not often ) attempt growth of viruses by tissue culture from throat swab (enteroviruses, influenzaviruses, adenoviruses )
Advanced Search
Management of Group A BetaHemolytic Streptococcal pharyngitis. 4,7. TABLE 1 TreatmentGoals in Patients with Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal pharyngitis.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010415/1557.html

Extractions: A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (8 pages / 64 KB). More information on using PDF files. E very day, the family physician can expect to encounter at least one patient with a sore throat. Approximately 30 to 65 percent of pharyngitis cases are idiopathic, and 30 to 60 percent have a viral etiology (rhinovirus, adenovirus and many others). Only 5 to 10 percent of sore throats are caused by bacteria, with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci being the most common bacterial etiology. Other bacteria that occasionally cause pharyngitis include groups C and G streptococci, Neisseria gonorrhoeae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydia pneumoniae and Arcanobacterium haemolyticus See editorial
Pharyngitis/ Strep Throat
pharyngitis/ Strep Throat Clinical features of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streppharyngitis unusual before three years of age and greatest between 515;
http://pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu/pharyngitis.html

Extractions: Back to table of contents Pharyngitis/ Strep Throat Clinical features of Group A Beta Hemolytic Strep Pharyngitis unusual before three years of age and greatest between 5-15 Sore throat-usually sudden onset Fever Abdominal pain/vomiting Absence of runny nose, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and cough More frequent in late winter and spring, uncommon in summer transmitted by oral and nasal secretions Physical findings in Streptococcal Pharyngitis red pharynx with exudate on tonsils and petechiae on soft palate bilateral tender anterior cervical adenopathy Scarlet Fever- sandpapery red rash that is primarily on the trunk. There is circum- oral pallor and a strawberry tongue. There may be Pasita lines in the antecubital fossa area. May be accentuated in the underpants area. Can be pruritic and will often peel at the end of the illness. Patients with scarlet fever are not sicker than others without rash. Sensitive and specificity not high enough to make the diagnosis without culture confirmation. Viral causes of pharyngitis -often will have cough, conjunctivitis, hoarseness and rhinorrhea

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

21-40 of 91 Back | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next 20