Microbiology

               Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx in the back of the throat. This can cause a sore throat, as well as scratchiness in the throat and difficulty swallowing.

Viruses are the most common cause of sore throats, but some sore throats are caused by bacterial infections.

Viral Infection

Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by viral infections such as the common cold, influenza, or mononucleosis. Viral infections do not respond to antibiotics, and treatment is only necessary to help relieve symptoms.

Bacterial Infection

Less commonly, pharyngitis is caused by a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections do require antibiotics. The most common bacterial infection of the throat is strep throat, which is caused by streptococcus A. Rare causes of bacterial pharyngitis include gonorrhea, chlamydia, and corynebacterium.

Symptoms :

sneezing
runny nose
headache
cough
fatigue
body aches
chills
fever