Pharyngeal Exudate
August 13th, 2017
Overview
Look For
- Pus or mucus on the posterior wall of the pharynx.
Causes of Pharyngeal Exudate
- Bacterial Pharyngitis
- Acute nasopharyngitis
- Influenza
- Candidiasis
- Diptheria
Interpretation
- Pus - bacterial pharyngitis, acute nasopharyngitis, influenza
- White patches - candidiasis
- Grey, membranous exudate - diphtheria
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