Pharyngitis is the scientific term for sore throat. Almost 60% of all red bumps on the throat are caused by a sore throat. Sore throats are usually painful, dry, and may itch. Your sore throat could be a result of either bacterial or viral infections. Although it can affect people of ...
PharyngitisRespiratory tract infectionsSkin and soft tissue infectionsTonsillitisThe article offers information on the use of Cefditoren pivoxil for treatment on bacterial infections of the respiratory tract or skin and skin structures. It is a broad-spectrum third generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial...
Various factors can trigger the onset of Pharyngitis although infectious organisms are the most common cause. Viral infection is regarded as the most common cause of Pharyngitis while bacterial infection is less in occurrence. Pharyngitis is often caused by viruses commonly causing colds and flu while...
Acute pharyngitis is more common,and symptoms usually resolve within ten days.1Treatment for acute pharyngitis is usually focussed on treating the symptoms. Most cases of acute pharyngitis are viral, but some are bacterial. Antibiotics are only helpful if bacterial infection is the cause for acute ...
Bacterial pharyngitis (strep throatdue to group AStreptococcus) may be considered if symptoms continue to worsen after the first week in the absence of a runny nose, cough or conjunctivitis. Prompt testing and initiation of appropriate antibiotics are important due to the risk of developingrheumatic...
Because symptoms of viral and bacterial pharyngitis can overlap, it may be difficult for the doctor to distinguish between them based on symptoms alone. As a general rule, if you have a prominent cough and nasal symptoms you are more likely to have viral pharyngitis than strep throat....
Neonates are also at risk forpharyngitis(sore throat), joint infections, and blood infections with theNeisseria gonorrhoeaebacteria. Disseminated gonorrhea Both men and women can develop disseminated gonorrhea. This describes illnesses where the infection extends beyond the areas where the infection initiall...
Getting vaccinated (immunized) to prevent certain types ofbacterial meningitis. Avoiding mosquitoes and ticks by wearing long pants and long-sleeve shirts if you’re in an affected area. Use insect repellents containing DEET. Takeaways Petechiae are tiny red, purple, or brown spots that appear on...
What is the most striking clinical finding for Jenna? Is it true that Jenna has pharyngitis? Why or why not? Which type of test will you recommend determining if she has a bacterial infection? Is bacterial pharyngitis alarming? Why do you say so? What treatment should be administered ...
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection transmitted during sexual contact. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection(STI) caused by the bacteriaNeisseria gonorrhoeae, also called gonococcus (GC) It can only transmitted by sexual contact, with either oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse. ...