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= Peritonsillar abscess = |
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* All age groups |
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= Presentation = |
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* Ipsilateral ear pain |
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* Uvula displaced |
* Uvula displaced |
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* Drainage |
* Drainage |
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* Antibiotics covering anaerobes |
* Antibiotics covering anaerobes |
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[[Category:Head and neck infections]] |
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Revision as of 01:08, 15 August 2019
Epidemiology
- All age groups
Presentation
History
- Fever
- Malaise
- Sore throat
- Dysphagia
- Ipsilateral ear pain
Signs & Symptoms
- Trismus
- Drooling
- Hot potato voice
- Cervical lymphadenopathy
- Uvula displaced
Management
- Drainage
- Antibiotics covering anaerobes
