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Pharyngitis
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Pharyngitis Complications
- The possible complications of strep throat include rheumatic fever, kidney inflammation, chorea, bacteremia (bloodstream infection) and, rarely, streptococcal shock syndrome
- In some severe forms of pharyngitis (e.g., severe mononucleosis-pharyngitis) the airway may become blocked.
- Peritonsillar abscess or retropharyngeal abscess are possible.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Pharyngitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pharyngitis Symptoms & Signs
• Pharyngitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Pharyngitis Treatment
• Pharyngitis Prognosis
• Pharyngitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Rheumatic Fever
• Strep Throat
Tests & Exams
• Streptococcal Screen
• Throat Swab Culture
Other Topics
• Fever
• Sore Throat
• Swollen Glands
Review Date : 5/21/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review by Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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