Ectoine lozenges in the treatment of acute viral pharyngitis: a prospective, active-controlled clinical study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05324-9
Abstract: PurposeAcute pharyngitis is an uncomfortable disorder mostly caused by viruses and for which antibiotics are unwarranted. This study compared lozenges containing ectoine, a natural extremolyte, with hyaluronic acid lozenges and hypertonic saline gargle for symptomatic… read more here.
Keywords: ectoine; pharyngitis; hyaluronic acid; saline gargle ... See more keywords
Choosing Wisely: The Top-5 Recommendations from the Italian Panel of the National Guidelines for the Management of Acute Pharyngitis in Children.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.01.021
Abstract: PURPOSE With the aim to reduce waste in the health care system and avoid risks associated with unnecessary treatment, the Italian Panel of the National Guidelines for the Management of Acute Pharyngitis in Children joined… read more here.
Keywords: italian panel; pharyngitis; panel national; guidelines management ... See more keywords
Duration of Group A Streptococcus PCR positivity following antibiotic treatment of pharyngitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2017.10.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has high sensitivity and specificity for detection of group A streptococcus (GAS) in throat swabs and is routinely used for GAS pharyngitis diagnosis at our institution. Herein we defined the… read more here.
Keywords: gas pharyngitis; treatment; pharyngitis; group streptococcus ... See more keywords
Polysaccharides from Citrus grandis L. Osbeck suppress inflammation and relieve chronic pharyngitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.11.018
Abstract: Chronic pharyngitis, a common inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa, is often caused by bacteria, viruses, alcohol abuse, overuse of the voice and cigarettes. This study aimed to explore the effects of polysaccharides of Citrus grandis… read more here.
Keywords: chronic pharyngitis; grandis osbeck; polysaccharides citrus; pharyngitis ... See more keywords
Streptococcal pharyngitis associated myocarditis (SPAM): the perfect ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) mimic in young individuals. A case series.
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2020.1854985
Abstract: Abstract Background The mean prevalence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease is 5–6%, while one third of these cases is attributed to myocarditis. Streptococcal pharyngitis associated myocarditis… read more here.
Keywords: stemi; segment elevation; pharyngitis; elevation myocardial ... See more keywords
Signs and symptoms of Group A versus Non-Group A strep throat: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmx072
Abstract: Introduction Both non-Group A streptococcal (non-GAS) pharyngitis and Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis are commonly found in patients with sore throat. It is not known whether or not they present with similar signs and symptoms… read more here.
Keywords: signs symptoms; pharyngitis; group; gas ... See more keywords
Non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs and risk of peritonsillar abscess in pharyngitis: a French longitudinal study in primary care.
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DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmy111
Abstract: Background The safety of non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the context of pharyngitis is doubtful with contradictory results in the literature. Objective To evaluate the risk of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) associated to NSAIDs consumption during… read more here.
Keywords: risk; pharyngitis; pta; study ... See more keywords
Standardization of Epidemiological Surveillance of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac251
Abstract: Abstract Pharyngitis, more commonly known as sore throat, is caused by viral and/or bacterial infections. Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis. Strep A pharyngitis is an acute, self-limiting… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; pharyngitis; group; case ... See more keywords
Use of PCR for Diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in the United States, 2011–2015
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1630
Abstract: Abstract Background Although rapid antigen testing and culture are recommended for diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis in the US, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests are becoming more widely available. This study evaluated diagnosis and… read more here.
Keywords: 2011 2015; use; diagnosis; pharyngitis ... See more keywords
Elucidation of the mechanism of action of Runyan Mixture in the treatment of pharyngitis using a network pharmacological approach
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032437
Abstract: This study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of action of Runyan Mixture in treating pharyngitis using a network pharmacological approach. The active components of the Runyan Mixture were obtained from the traditional chinese medicine systems… read more here.
Keywords: network; runyan mixture; pharyngitis; mixture ... See more keywords
A Pragmatic Study to Evaluate the Use of a Rapid Diagnostic Test to Detect Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children With the Aim of Reducing Antibiotic Use in a UK Emergency Department.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001560
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Sore throat is a common presentation to the children's emergency department (ED), and many patients are likely prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily. We aimed to reduce antibiotic prescribing for sore throat in our UK ED through… read more here.
Keywords: use; rapid diagnostic; pharyngitis; antibiotic prescribing ... See more keywords