Acute Pharyngitis: Definition and Epidemiology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Acute Pharyngitis: Definition and Epidemiology“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Upper Respiratory Infections“. Der Vortrag ist dabei in folgende Kapitel unterteilt:
- Acute Pharyngitis – Definition and Epidemiology
- Acute Pharyngitis – Pathology
- Microbiology
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following triads best defines acute pharyngitis?
- Fever, sore throat, pharyngeal inflammation
- Fever, cough, lymphadenitis
- Hoarseness, cough, tonsillar exudates
- Sore throat, lymphadenitis, cough
- Cough, neck stiffness, sore throat
Among the following age groups diagnosed with acute pharyngitis, which group is most likely to have group A Streptococcus?
- 5-15 years
- 18-24 years
- 25-34 years
- 35-65 years
- More than 65 years
Which of the following is NOT a virulence factor of group A Streptococci?
- Antigen 85 complex
- M protein and lipoteichoic acid for attachment
- A hyaluronic acid capsule that inhibits phagocytosis
- Exotoxins such as pyrogenic (erythrogenic) toxin
- Streptokinase, streptodornase (DNase B), and streptolysins
Which of the following most commonly cause acute pharyngitis?
- Viruses
- Group A streptococci
- Anaerobic bacteria
- Sexually transmitted pathogens
- Mycobacterium species
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Dozent des Vortrages Acute Pharyngitis: Definition and Epidemiology
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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I usually dislike older professors, but he explains very objectively and up to date.
