Approach to acute pharyngitis

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1987 May;5(2):335-51.

Abstract

The evaluation of the patient with a "sore throat" is deceptively complex. The clinician must first assess the potential for airway compromise. Specific risk factors, reviewed in this article, should be considered, including the presence of a pharyngeal membrane, immunocompromise, potential gonococcal exposure, and prior rheumatic fever.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies
  • Humans
  • Pharyngitis / drug therapy*
  • Pharyngitis / etiology
  • Pharyngitis / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents