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Pharyngitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the back of the throat, or pharynx. Symptoms of pharyngitis can include discomfort, dryness, and difficulty swallowing. Pharyngitis is the medical term for a Streptococcus. Pharyngitis is a common condition and rarely a cause for concern. Viral pharyngitis often clears up on its own within a week or so. However, knowing the cause can help people narrow down their treatment options. This article looks at the causes, transmission, and symptoms of pharyngitis. We also cover similar conditions, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Viral infections are the • rhinovirus, • adenovirus, which can cause • • Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis Mononucleosis, or While less common, bacterial infections can also cause pharyngitis. Group A Streptococcus bacteria is responsible for pharyngitis in children around Streptococcus infection as Other bacterial infections that can cause pharyngitis include: • group C and G Streptococcus • • • mycoplasma pneumoniae Factors that can increase a person’s risk of pharyngitis include: • having a history of allergies • having a history of frequent sinus infections • smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke Both viral and bacterial forms of pharyngitis are contagious. The germs that cause pharyngitis tend to live in the nose and throat. When a person with the condition coughs or sneezes, they release tiny droplets that contain the virus or bacteria into the air. A person can becom...