Acute pharyngitis

Therapeutic area
Pulmonology
Rare disease
No

Definition
An acute and painful inflammatory process that affects the pharynx. It is usually caused by viruses and less often bacteria. Signs and symptoms include discomfort on swallowing, low-grade fever, headache, and earache.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Acute pharyngitis
Therapeutic area
Pulmonology

  • acute pharyngitis
  • pharyngitis, acute

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
Sources for recorded values
All therapeutic areas
  • Pulmonology
Sources for recorded values
Severity
Mild

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0002258

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