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Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx. See also: Gonococcal pharyngitis; Infectious mononucleosis; Strep throat; Viral pharyngitis. |
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Symptoms
The main symptom is a sore throat. Other symptoms may include: Fever; Headache; Joint pain and muscle aches; Skin ras...
Causes
Many germs can cause pharyngitis. Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis. Many different viruses can cause ...
Tests
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and look at your throat. Tests to rule out strep throat may be...
Treatments
It is important to avoid antibiotics when a sore throat is due to infection with a virus. The antibiotics will not he...
Complications
Complications of pharyngitis may include: Blockage of the airway (in severe cases; Sore (abscess) around the tonsils ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You develop a sore throat that does not go away after several days; You have a hig...
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