title: Pharyngitis: soothing the sore throat.
abstract: Sore throat is a common presentation in primary care. Accurate identification of cause is important for appropriate treatment. Clinical scoring systems and diagnostic tests are recommended to identify group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, which warrants guideline-driven therapy. The article explores causes, diagnosis, management, and possible complications of pharyngitis.
authors.affiliation: Susan D. Ruppert is a professor and coordinator of the MSN program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing, Houston, Tex. She directs the adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioner track. Vaunette P. Fay is a professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing, Houston, Tex.
authors.forename: Susan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Ruppert
authors.forename: Vaunette P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Fay
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D059017:Primary Care Nursing; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents