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Results 1 - 10 of 613 for Throat
  1. Throat swab culture 
    A throat swab culture is a laboratory test that is done to identify germs that may cause infection in the throat. It is most often used to diagnose strep ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003746.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Strep throat 
    Strep throat is a disease that causes a sore throat (pharyngitis). It is an infection with a bacteria called ... Strep throat is most common in children from ages 5 and 15, although anyone can get it. Strep throat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000639.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pharyngitis - sore throat 
    Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. It often makes it painful to swallow. ... caused by swelling in the back of the throat (pharynx) between the tonsils and the voice box ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000655.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Throat or larynx cancer 
    Throat cancer is cancer of the vocal cords, larynx (voice box), pharynx, or other areas of the throat. ... or use tobacco are at risk of developing throat cancer. Drinking too much alcohol over a long ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001042.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Oropharynx lesion biopsy 
    ... area. For large sores or sores of the throat, general anesthesia may be needed. This means you ... diseases. If a growth in the mouth or throat needs to be removed, the biopsy will be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003850.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tonsillitis 
    ... back of the mouth and top of the throat. They help to filter out bacteria and other ... bacterial or viral infection can cause tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause. The infection may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Rheumatic fever 
    ... with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever ). It can cause severe illness ... reaction seems to almost always occur with strep throat or scarlet fever. Strep infections that involve other ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003940.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Strep throat (image) 
    Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Because strep throat can occasionally lead to rheumatic fever, antibiotics are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19694.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Guttate psoriasis 
    ... usually appears after an infection, most notably strep throat caused by group A streptococcus. Guttate psoriasis is ... symptoms. With guttate psoriasis, in addition to strep throat, the following may trigger an attack: Bacteria or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000822.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Sydenham chorea 
    ... bacteria that cause rheumatic fever (RF) and strep throat . Group A streptococcus bacteria can react with a ... be done to confirm the infection. These include: Throat swab Anti-DNAse B blood test Antistreptolysin O ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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