An unusual sore throat.
A young homeless man recently presented to a health clinic located in a youth service. He complained that, over the past day, his throat had become increasingly painful with an obstructed sensation. On examination, his uvula was very swollen and red. He had no other significant symptoms and examination was otherwise normal.
Gunn
Andrew
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University Health Service, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia. a.gunn@uq.edu.au
D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D014609:Uvula / Q000503:physiopathology*
D010406:Penicillins