Approach to acute pharyngitis.
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.
Hedges
J R
JR
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
Lowe
R A
RA
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents