COVID-19PharyngitisViralpharyngitis

Infectious disease

Viral pharyngitis

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Viral pharyngitis

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Viral sore throats usually improve over about a week, and antibiotics do not help viral infections.

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Return precautions given including trouble breathing, drooling or trouble swallowing saliva, trouble opening the mouth, a stiff neck or swelling on one side of the neck, shaking chills, not drinking well, prolonged fever, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.

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  • No GAS testing with viral features
  • Negative RADT: backup culture
  • Hydration, analgesia, soft foods

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trouble breathingdrooling or trouble swallowing salivatrouble opening the moutha stiff neck or swelling on one side of the neckshaking chillsnot drinking wellprolonged fever

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