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. 1987 May;5(2):335-51.

Approach to acute pharyngitis

J R Hedges  1 , R A Lowe
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Approach to acute pharyngitis

J R Hedges et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1987 May.

Abstract

The evaluation of the patient with a "sore throat" is deceptively complex. The clinician must first assess the potential for airway compromise. Specific risk factors, reviewed in this article, should be considered, including the presence of a pharyngeal membrane, immunocompromise, potential gonococcal exposure, and prior rheumatic fever.

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