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Friday, April 9, 2021

GROUP-A BETA HEMOLYTIC STREP (GABHS) PHARYNGITIS

Photo Credit: Dr. James Heilman from Wikipedia


PHARYNGITIS

: MC caused (30-60%) by viral infection in adults – rhinovirus

: caused by bacterial infection in adults in only in 5-10% - GABHS

: accounts for 30-40% of case in children

prevents rheumatic fever – by starting antibiotics 10 days after onset of symptoms

SORE THROAT from Epstein-Barr virus (82%) – found in pxs with Infectious Mononucleosis –

  • Tx mostly consist of

1. Supportive care
2. Rest
3. Antipyretics
4. Analgesics

 


GABHS-PHARYNGITIS

: MC pathogen responsible for most case of bacterial pharyingitis – BUT accounts only 10% of adult cases

            : Symptoms – usually rapid onset:

- Severe sore throat
- Odynophagia
- Cervical lymphadenopathy
- Fever
- Chills
- Malaise
- Headache
- Mild neck stiffness
- Anorexia