Peritonsillar Abscess Identification Quiz

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Which of the following is the most common cause of sore throat?

Coronavirus

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

Influenza A

Rhinovirus (correct)

What is the duration that defines chronic pharyngitis?

More than 2 weeks (correct)

Less than 2 weeks

Less than 1 week

More than 1 week

Which virus is NOT listed as a common cause of viral pharyngitis?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

Rhinovirus

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (correct)

HIV

In adults, what percentage of sore throats are caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)?

5-15% Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is associated with Lemierre syndrome, a rare complication of pharyngitis?

Fusobacterium necrophorum Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of cases of sore throat caused by Rhinovirus and Coronavirus combined?

< 25% Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial infection causes diphtheria?

Corynebacterium diphtheriae Signup and view all the answers

Which virus causes Primary HIV infection?

< 1% Signup and view all the answers

Which complication of GABHS infection can lead to injury in the glomerulus?

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis Signup and view all the answers

In which population is Acute Rheumatic Fever more common in Canada?

Children Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common complication associated with GABHS infection that affects the heart and joints?

Sydenham’s chorea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is thought to be due to antibodies cross-reacting with regions in the basal ganglia following GABHS infection?

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder Signup and view all the answers

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?

3000-4000 cases Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a suppurative complication of GABHS infection?

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis Signup and view all the answers

Where are the cross-reactive antibodies produced that can lead to complications like fever, arthralgia, and carditis following GABHS infection?

Throat Signup and view all the answers

Which region in North America has a significantly higher rate of Acute Rheumatic Fever cases compared to other areas?

Northern Ontario Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT more likely to present with a viral illness according to the text?

Dysphagia Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common viral cause of pharyngitis in children as mentioned in the text?

Rhinovirus Signup and view all the answers

What are the two viruses most commonly responsible for causing Mononucleosis?

Epstein-Barr Virus and cytomegalovirus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary infectious cause suggested by a febrile presentation of a sore throat, as per the text?

Viral illness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT part of the typical presentation of streptococcal pharyngitis as described in the text?

Cough and rhinorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What may occur in 1 in 10 cases of streptococcal pharyngitis evolving into scarlet fever?

Strawberry tongue Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacterial infection is Streptococcal Pharyngitis caused by?

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a red flag for possible serious underlying pathology based on the text?

Hoarseness of voice Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential serious diagnosis associated with an inability to open the mouth fully (trismus) as highlighted in the text?

Acute epiglottitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom that prompts further investigation or referral when found in a patient's history?

History of recurrent headaches Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection is associated with a history of recent foreign body impaction or oropharyngeal procedure according to the text?

Parapharyngeal space infection Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is indicative of serious respiratory distress as highlighted in the text?

Drooling Signup and view all the answers

What condition can be associated with lock jaw according to the provided information?

Submandibular space infection (Ludwig's angina) Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom may indicate a superficial jugular thrombophlebitis, as mentioned in the text?

Erythema of the neck Signup and view all the answers

What condition is a possibility when a patient presents with sore throat, dysphagia, and respiratory distress together?

Peritonsillar abscess Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient presenting with edema and marked erythema of the left tonsillar pillar?

Peritonsillar abscess Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical structures are medially displaced in a peritonsillar abscess?

Uvula, palatine tonsil, and anterior pillar Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication associated with untreated peritonsillar abscess?

Retropharyngeal abscess Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic differentiates peritonsillar abscess from simple tonsillitis?

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is typically seen in peritonsillar abscess but not in strep throat?

Muffled or 'hot potato' voice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason to differentiate peritonsillar abscess from retropharyngeal abscess?

'Thumbprint sign' on lateral neck X-ray in peritonsillar abscess Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging modality may be helpful in confirming the diagnosis of a peritonsillar abscess?

'Thumbprint sign' on lateral neck X-ray Signup and view all the answers