Sore throats
A = Pharynx. B = Uvula. C = Tongue. D = Tonsils... The majority of sore throats are caused by a viral infection, like those which cause colds and flu...
Uvula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
If the cause is a bacterial infection gargling iodized salt water may help (the iodine in the salt will help to cleanse the infection). A swollen uvula is...
Primary mycobacterial infection of the uvula.
Tuberculosis, and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections are becoming more common thus it is more...
What's the dangly thing in the back of your throat for?
Uvulitis is an infection of the uvula similar to strep throat. Some children have an extra-long uvula, which seems to make them more prone to gagging or...
eMedicine - Upper Respiratory Infection : Article by Anne ...
Small vesicles on the soft palate, uvula, and anterior tonsillar pillars suggests infection by coxsackievirus; this also known as herpangina...
Pharyngitis - March 15, 2004 - American Family Physician
GABHS Infection. Symptoms of strep throat may include pharyngeal erythema and swelling, tonsillar exudate, edematous uvula, palatine petechiae, and anterior...
Uvula Infection
Uvula Infection