Sore throat – or pharyngitis – is an extremely common ...

Patients under one year. Presence of tender lumps below the ear or at the jaw angle . Severe difficulty in swallowing . Five or more episodes of sore throat in the last 12 months causing serious disruption of daily life . Suspicion of more serious disorder e.g. leukaemia, drug induced neutropenia . Aspirin C/I if under 16 . yrs ................
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