Clerkship Ready: Pediatrics

Before You See a Pediatric Patient with Sore Throat

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Listen along as we dive into the many causes of sore throat. Learn about the common causes such as allergies and viral illnesses while also what to do when a child with epiglottitis comes in.  We will cover CENTOR criteria as well and when you should think about Group A strep testing.

Common Causes

  • Viral Presentation
    • HSV
    • Mononucleosis
    • Allergic Presentation
    • Group A Strep 
      • CENTOR Criteria

        • Emergency Causes

        • Peritonsillar Abscess
        • Retropharyngeal Abscess
        • Epiglottitis

          • Wrap Up & Conclusion

           

          Resources/Links:

          https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/throat-anatomy-and-physiology 

          https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/104/centor-score-modified-mcisaac-strep-pharyngitis 

           

          References

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