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Pharyngitis : Complications

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Complications Overview Articles

Pharyngitis
Complications of pharyngitis may include:Blockage of the airway (in severe cases)Sore (abscess) around the tonsils or behind the pharynx.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 14, 2009

Specific Complications Articles

Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria(such as strep throat or scarlet fever). The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 12, 2008
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result in serious damage to the heart valves, joints, ce...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Nephritis
The most prevalent form of acute nephritis is glomerulonephritis. This condition affects children and teenagers far more often than it affects adults.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Septicemia
Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood( bacteremia) and is often associated with severe disease.Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly. It can arise from infections throughout the body, includ...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Blood Poisoning
Blood poisoning, also known as septicemia or sepsis, occurs when the bloodstream becomes infected by bacteria(i.e., staphylococci, streptococci) or fungi introduced through a wound, abscess, or other injury. Septicemia may also originate from a lo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 10, 2008
Acute upper airway obstruction
An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, voice box(laryngeal), or throat(pharyngeal) areas.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 11, 2009
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with the function of several body organs.Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a toxin produced by certain types of Staphylococcus bacteria. A similar syndrome, called t...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 3, 2008
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome(TSS) is an uncommon but potentially serious illness that occurs when poisonous substances(toxins) produced by certain bacteria enter the bloodstream. The toxins cause a type of blood poisoning caused by staphylococcal, or less...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Retropharyngeal abscess
Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It is a potentially life-threatening medical condition.Retropharyngeal abscess generally affects children under age 5, but it can occur at any age.Infected ma...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 10, 2008
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