Sore Throat / Sore Mouth

Dental disease
Oral thrush
Peritonsillar abscess
Pharyngitis
Retropharyngeal abscess / cellulitis
Gingivostomatitis
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the throat and oral cavity
  • Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors of common disease affecting the throat and oral cavity
  • Name and classify the pathogens that cause common diseases of the throat and oral cavity
  • Describe the basic principles of pharmacology used in the management of common throat and oral cavity infections
  • Teething

Overview & Foundational Knowledge

Gereige, R and Cunill- De Sautu, B. Throat Infections. Pediatrics in Review 2011; 32(11): 459-469.

Overview of pharyngitis, peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal cellulitis. Very good pictures

Krol DM & Keels MA. Oral conditions. Pediatrics in Review 2007; 28(1): 15-22.

Covers conditions such as oral candidiasis, viral stomatitis and ulcerative lesions. Good pictures.

Martof, A. Consultation with the Specialist: Dental Care. Pediatrics in Review 2001; 22(1): 13-15. 

Good, short overview with good pictures. Covers tooth eruption, dental care in infants, dental caries, dental trauma and dental infection.

Retropharyngeal Abscess, Jain et al, Stat Pearls, February 2024

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441873/

Detailed information, great radiology and anatomy pictures

Clinical Resources

Antifungal agents for common paediatric infections.

http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/antifungal-agents-common-infections

Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement (2007, 2013, 2019). There is a specific section on oropharyngeal candidiasis

Cards

Sore Throat / Sore Mouth

Sore Throat / Sore Mouth

Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases