Pharyngitis

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1. Identify the suppurative and non-suppurative sequelae of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis which have made it of concern to physicians and patients.

2. Describe treatments recommended for management of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis.

3. List symptoms other than sore throat that may be associated with the clinical presentation of Streptococcal pharyngitis.

4. Compare the sensitivity and specificity of the Strep screen with that of the clinical exam in the diagnosis of acute Streptococcal pharyngitis.

5. Review the risk history of Strep-associated rheumatic fever.

6. Describe the physical findings, the diagnostic work-up and management of the following:

A. Aphthous stomatitis.
B. Epiglottis.
C. Fusospirochetal stomatitis (Vincent's angina).
D. Gonococcal stomatitis.
E. Herpetic stomatitis.
F. Mononucleosis.
G. Tonsillitis.
H. Viral pharyngitis.

7. List signs and symptoms of pharyngitis which suggest a need for speciality referral.

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