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Inflammation and infection of the pharynx (throat), usually as a result of infections with bacteria or viruses. A streptococcal infection of the throat may be a complication arising from a common cold.
Pharyngitis is an inflammatory illness of the mucous membranes and underlying structures of the throat. Inflammation usually involves the nasopharynx, uvula, and soft palate. The illness can be caused by bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas, fungi, and parasites, and by recognized diseases of uncertain causes.
Many viral infections closely mimic the symptoms of a streptococcal infection. The symptoms of pharyngitis caused by streptococci are generally redness and swelling of the throat, a pustulant fluid on the tonsils or discharged from the mouth, extreme soreness of the throat that is felt during swallowing, swelling of lymph nodes, and a slight fever; sometimes in children there are abdominal pain, nausea, headache, and irritability. Within approximately three days the fever leaves; the other symptoms may persist for another two to three days.
Viral pharyngitis infections also occur. They can produce raised whitish to yellow lesions in the pharynx that are surrounded by reddened tissue. They cause fever, headache, and sore throat that lasts for 4 to 14 days. Lymphatic tissue in the pharynx may also become involved.
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