Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Definition
Inflammation of the throat most often caused by viral and bacterial infections. Other causes include allergens, chemical substances, and trauma.
Also known as inflammation of throat, Sore throat, throat inflammation — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 2275 per MONDO
- ICD9 462 per MONDO
- ICD9 472 per MONDO
- ICD9 478.20 per MONDO
- MESH D010612 per MONDO
- NCIT C26851 per MONDO
- SCTID 405737000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0031350 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chordate pharynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Chordate pharynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cefaclor | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cefadroxil | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cefpodoxime | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cefprozil | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cefuroxime | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cephalexin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Guaifenesin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |