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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). |
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Symptoms
The main symptom is a sore throat. Other symptoms may include:FeverHeadacheJoint pain and muscle achesSkin rashesSwol...
Causes
Viruses are the most common cause of pharyngitis. Many different viruses can cause pharyngitis.
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 h...
Complications
Complications of pharyngitis may include:Blockage of the airway (in severe cases)Sore (abscess) around the tonsils or...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if:You develop a sore throat that does not go away after several daysYou have a high f...
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