title: Approach to acute pharyngitis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hedges
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lowe
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents