Sore Throat / Sore Mouth
Oral thrush
Peritonsillar abscess
Pharyngitis
Retropharyngeal abscess / cellulitis
Gingivostomatitis
Teething
- 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
Overview & Foundational Knowledge
| Gereige, R and Cunill- De Sautu, B. Throat Infections. Pediatrics in Review 2011; 32(11): 459-469.
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.32-11-459 Overview of pharyngitis, peritonsillar abscess, retropharyngeal cellulitis. Very good pictures |
| Krol DM & Keels MA. Oral conditions. Pediatrics in Review 2007; 28(1): 15-22.
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.28-1-15 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.
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.22-1-13 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
Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases |
