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What is nasopharyngitis?

François PillonGérard Foucher

subject

Pharmacologymedicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryNasopharyngitisPharynxDiseaseDermatologyVirusmedicine.anatomical_structureInfectious disease (medical specialty)ThroatImmunologyotorhinolaryngologic diseasesMedicinePharmacology (medical)business

description

Nasopharyngitis is an inflammatory attack of the pharynx and nasal cavities. It is a minor and common contagious throat disease. It is mainly caused by a virus. Contagion is air-borne and operates between humans only. The disease is frequent amongst pre-school children, where it ranks first as infectious disease. By consequence, it is the first reason why parents will consult a GP.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpha.2016.03.013