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Throat infection

Throat infection: Introduction

Throat infection: A condition which is characterized by an infection which is located in the throat. See free access online books about Throat infection below. See detailed information below for a list of 10 causes of Throat infection, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Throat infection

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Diagnostic Guides for Throat infection

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Throat infection from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Throat infection. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Throat infection

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  • DYSPHAGIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • SORE THROAT
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Dysphagia
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Mouth lesions
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Throat pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Sore Throat
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Medications or substances causing Throat infection:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Throat infection as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Throat infection:

An infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Throat infection

The list below shows some of the causes of Throat infection mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Throat infection?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Throat infection. Of the 10 causes of Throat infection that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 6 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 10 causes of Throat infection

Conditions listing symptoms: Throat infection:

The following list of conditions have 'Throat infection' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Gonorrhea ... throat infection

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  • HIV/AIDS ... throat infections

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  • Causes of Throat infection Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Throat infection based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Throat infection:

    Medical Conditions associated with Throat infection:

    Sore throat (395 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes)

    Symptoms related to Throat infection:

    Sore throat (395 causes), Red throat (27 causes), Difficulty swallowing (479 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Mouth pain (99 causes), Pharngitis, Tonsillitis (6 causes), Post nasal drip (22 causes), Laryngitis (5 causes), Salt water gargling, Antibiotics, Diphtheria, Infectious mononucleosis

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