Pharyngitis is a painful inflammation of the pharynx, and is colloquially referred to as a sore throat. Infection of the tonsils, tonsillitis (American English: tonsilitis) may occur simultaneously.
The major cause is infection, of which 90% are viral, the remainder caused by bacterial infection and rarely oral thrush (fungal candidiasis e.g. in babies). Some cases of pharyngitis are caused by irritation from agents such as pollutants, chemicals, or smoke.
Pharyngitis - Types.
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Pharyngitis - Viral sore throats.
These comprise about 90% of all infectious cases and can be a feature of many different types of viral infections.
Adenovirus - the most common of the viral causes. Typically the degree of neck lymph node enlargement is modest and the throat often does not appear red, although is very painful.
Orthomyxoviridae which cause Influenza - present with rapid onset high temperature, headache and generalised ache. A sore throat may be associated.
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