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Group A Streptococcal InfectionsGroup A Streptococcal Infections. Infection with Streptococcus pyogenes, a beta-hemolytic bacterium that belongs to Lancefield serogroup A, also known as ...
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PharyngitisPharyngitis. Pharyngitis is defined as an infection or irritation of the pharynx and/or tonsils. ... Background Pharyngitis is defined as an ...
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Scarlet Fever... Scarlet fever (known as scarlatina in older literature references) is a syndrome characterized by exudative pharyngitis, fever, and scarlatiniform rash.
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Bacterial PharyngitisBacterial Pharyngitis. Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is often caused by infection. ...Introduction Background Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is often ...
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Upper Respiratory Tract InfectionUpper Respiratory Tract Infection. The VIDARIS trial, a randomized, placebo-controlled study from New Zealand that enrolled 322 adults older than age 18 ...
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Pediatric Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionPediatric Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr Virus Infection. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), or human herpesvirus 4, is a gammaherpesvirus that infects more than ...
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Pediatric PharyngitisPediatric Pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is a leading cause of pediatric ambulatory care visits. ... Background Pharyngitis is a ...
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Rhinovirus InfectionRhinovirus Infection. Rhinoviruses (RVs) are members of the Picornaviridae family, which includes the human pathogens enterovirus and hepatovirus (notably, ...
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Viral PharyngitisViral Pharyngitis. Viral pharyngitis can be caused by numerous viruses. ...Introduction Background Viral pharyngitis can be caused...upper respiratory ...
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ImpetigoImpetigo. Impetigo is an acute, highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis.