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Which of the following is the most common cause of sore throat?
Which of the following is the most common cause of sore throat?
What is the duration that defines chronic pharyngitis?
What is the duration that defines chronic pharyngitis?
Which virus is NOT listed as a common cause of viral pharyngitis?
Which virus is NOT listed as a common cause of viral pharyngitis?
In adults, what percentage of sore throats are caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)?
In adults, what percentage of sore throats are caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)?
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Which bacteria is associated with Lemierre syndrome, a rare complication of pharyngitis?
Which bacteria is associated with Lemierre syndrome, a rare complication of pharyngitis?
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What is the estimated percentage of cases of sore throat caused by Rhinovirus and Coronavirus combined?
What is the estimated percentage of cases of sore throat caused by Rhinovirus and Coronavirus combined?
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Which bacterial infection causes diphtheria?
Which bacterial infection causes diphtheria?
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Which virus causes Primary HIV infection?
Which virus causes Primary HIV infection?
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Which complication of GABHS infection can lead to injury in the glomerulus?
Which complication of GABHS infection can lead to injury in the glomerulus?
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In which population is Acute Rheumatic Fever more common in Canada?
In which population is Acute Rheumatic Fever more common in Canada?
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What is the most common complication associated with GABHS infection that affects the heart and joints?
What is the most common complication associated with GABHS infection that affects the heart and joints?
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Which of the following conditions is thought to be due to antibodies cross-reacting with regions in the basal ganglia following GABHS infection?
Which of the following conditions is thought to be due to antibodies cross-reacting with regions in the basal ganglia following GABHS infection?
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What is the approximate number of cases of GABHS pharyngitis that need to be treated in the USA to prevent 1 case of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
What is the approximate number of cases of GABHS pharyngitis that need to be treated in the USA to prevent 1 case of Acute Rheumatic Fever?
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Which of the following is NOT a suppurative complication of GABHS infection?
Which of the following is NOT a suppurative complication of GABHS infection?
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Where are the cross-reactive antibodies produced that can lead to complications like fever, arthralgia, and carditis following GABHS infection?
Where are the cross-reactive antibodies produced that can lead to complications like fever, arthralgia, and carditis following GABHS infection?
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Which region in North America has a significantly higher rate of Acute Rheumatic Fever cases compared to other areas?
Which region in North America has a significantly higher rate of Acute Rheumatic Fever cases compared to other areas?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT more likely to present with a viral illness according to the text?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT more likely to present with a viral illness according to the text?
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What is the most common viral cause of pharyngitis in children as mentioned in the text?
What is the most common viral cause of pharyngitis in children as mentioned in the text?
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What are the two viruses most commonly responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
What are the two viruses most commonly responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
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What is the primary infectious cause suggested by a febrile presentation of a sore throat, as per the text?
What is the primary infectious cause suggested by a febrile presentation of a sore throat, as per the text?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the typical presentation of streptococcal pharyngitis as described in the text?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the typical presentation of streptococcal pharyngitis as described in the text?
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What may occur in 1 in 10 cases of streptococcal pharyngitis evolving into scarlet fever?
What may occur in 1 in 10 cases of streptococcal pharyngitis evolving into scarlet fever?
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What type of bacterial infection is Streptococcal Pharyngitis caused by?
What type of bacterial infection is Streptococcal Pharyngitis caused by?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a red flag for possible serious underlying pathology based on the text?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a red flag for possible serious underlying pathology based on the text?
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What is a potential serious diagnosis associated with an inability to open the mouth fully (trismus) as highlighted in the text?
What is a potential serious diagnosis associated with an inability to open the mouth fully (trismus) as highlighted in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom that prompts further investigation or referral when found in a patient's history?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom that prompts further investigation or referral when found in a patient's history?
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What type of infection is associated with a history of recent foreign body impaction or oropharyngeal procedure according to the text?
What type of infection is associated with a history of recent foreign body impaction or oropharyngeal procedure according to the text?
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Which symptom is indicative of serious respiratory distress as highlighted in the text?
Which symptom is indicative of serious respiratory distress as highlighted in the text?
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What condition can be associated with lock jaw according to the provided information?
What condition can be associated with lock jaw according to the provided information?
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Which symptom may indicate a superficial jugular thrombophlebitis, as mentioned in the text?
Which symptom may indicate a superficial jugular thrombophlebitis, as mentioned in the text?
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What condition is a possibility when a patient presents with sore throat, dysphagia, and respiratory distress together?
What condition is a possibility when a patient presents with sore throat, dysphagia, and respiratory distress together?
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What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient presenting with edema and marked erythema of the left tonsillar pillar?
What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient presenting with edema and marked erythema of the left tonsillar pillar?
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Which anatomical structures are medially displaced in a peritonsillar abscess?
Which anatomical structures are medially displaced in a peritonsillar abscess?
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What is a common complication associated with untreated peritonsillar abscess?
What is a common complication associated with untreated peritonsillar abscess?
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Which characteristic differentiates peritonsillar abscess from simple tonsillitis?
Which characteristic differentiates peritonsillar abscess from simple tonsillitis?
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Which of the following symptoms is typically seen in peritonsillar abscess but not in strep throat?
Which of the following symptoms is typically seen in peritonsillar abscess but not in strep throat?
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What is the main reason to differentiate peritonsillar abscess from retropharyngeal abscess?
What is the main reason to differentiate peritonsillar abscess from retropharyngeal abscess?
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Which imaging modality may be helpful in confirming the diagnosis of a peritonsillar abscess?
Which imaging modality may be helpful in confirming the diagnosis of a peritonsillar abscess?
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