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Revision as of 21:08, 14 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
