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Acute Sore Throat (Differentials and Management)

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Acute Sore Throat explained, including different causes including strep throat and peritonsillar abscess, with treatment of each. Also includes common associated symptoms as well as more worrying symptoms and a viral vs bacterial scoring system for acute sore throat. 

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is a sore throat?
0:30 Sore Throat Symptoms
1:50 Tonsillopharyngitis / Acute Pharyngitis / Strep Throat
4:34 Infectious Mononucleosis 
5:37 Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy) 
7:04 Parapharyngeal Abscess & Retropharyngeal Abscess
8:42 Epiglottitis

References:

1. BMJ Best Practice (2024) “Acute Pharyngitis”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/5/

2. Cheng, A.G - MSD Manual Pro (2024) “Tonsillopharyngitis”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/oral-and-pharyngeal-disorders/tonsillopharyngitis#Symptoms-and-Signs_v946859

3. Laura Sauve, A - Canadian Paediatric Society (2021) “Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis: A practical guide to diagnosis and treatment”. Available at https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/group-a-streptococcal

4. Efi Mantzourani (2022) - “Characteristics of the sore throat test and treat service in community pharmacies (STREP) in Wales: cross-sectional analysis of 11 304 consultations using anonymized electronic pharmacy records”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9780525/#:~:text=Acute%20sore%20throat%20is%20a%20common%20presentation%20in,GABHS%20and%20viral%20infections%20is%20less%20accurate.%2011 

5. ENTSHO (2022) - “Acute Sore Throat”. Available at https://entsho.com/triage-acute-sore-throat

6. Watkins, R - Geeky Medics (2024) - “Rheumatic Fever”. Available at  https://geekymedics.com/rheumatic-fever/

7. Kenneth, M.K - MSD Manual Pro (2023) - “Infectious Mononucleosis”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/herpesviruses/infectious-mononucleosis

8. Cheng, A.G - MSD Manual Pro (2024) - “Epiglottitis”. Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear,-nose,-and-throat-disorders/oral-and-pharyngeal-disorders/epiglottitis


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