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Retropharyngeal abscess

Retropharyngeal abscess: Introduction

Retropharyngeal abscess: The high mortality rate of retropharyngeal abscess is owing to its association with airway obstruction. See detailed information below for a list of 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Retropharyngeal abscess. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Beta haemolytic streptococci
• MRSA
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Klebsiella
• Oral infections
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Endotracheal intubations
• Alcoholism
• more causes...»

See full list of 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

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Common Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

• Beta haemolytic streptococci
• MRSA
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Klebsiella
• Oral infections
• more common causes...»

Causes of Types of Retropharyngeal abscess:

Review causes of more specific types of Retropharyngeal abscess:

• Gradual onset of Retropharyngeal abscess (7 causes)
• Sudden onset of Retropharyngeal abscess (7 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 2 types for Retropharyngeal abscess

Retropharyngeal abscess: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Retropharyngeal abscess, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Retropharyngeal abscess and Nerve symptoms (6 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Abdominal symptoms (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Digestive symptoms (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Pain (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Sensory symptoms (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Skin symptoms (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Head symptoms (5 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Body symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Eating symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Food symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Infection (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Movement symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Muscle symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Musculoskeletal symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Poor appetite (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Sweat symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Upper abdominal symptoms (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Weight loss (4 causes)
• Retropharyngeal abscess and Face symptoms (4 causes)
• more...»

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Retropharyngeal abscess Treatments

Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Retropharyngeal abscess may include:

• Antipyretics
• Analgesics
• Clindamycin
• Cleocin
• Cefoxitin
• Mefoxin
• Ticarcillin
• Timentin
• more treatments...»

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Retropharyngeal abscess: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Retropharyngeal abscess may include these symptoms:

• Nerve symptoms
• Abdominal symptoms
• Digestive symptoms
• Pain
• Sensory symptoms
• Skin symptoms
• Head symptoms
• Body symptoms
• Eating symptoms
• more associated symptoms...»

See all associated comorbid symptoms for Retropharyngeal abscess

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Pharynx symptoms (20 causes)
• Throat symptoms (3410 causes)
• Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes)
• Neck symptoms (833 causes)
• Respiratory tract symptoms (5166 causes)
• Infection-related symptoms (1293 causes)
• Mouth symptoms (6864 causes)
• Breathing symptoms (3381 causes)
• Breath symptoms (3023 causes)
• Head symptoms (10192 causes)
• Face symptoms (8109 causes)
• more symptoms...»

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• Retropharyngeal
• Abscess (44 causes)
• Abscess symptoms (44 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Retropharyngeal abscess

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Retropharyngeal abscess:

• Beta haemolytic streptococci
• MRSA
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Klebsiella
• Oral infections (28 causes)
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Endotracheal intubations
• Alcoholism
• more symptoms...»

Retropharyngeal abscess: Deaths

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Retropharyngeal abscess: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

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  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
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Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Retropharyngeal abscess as a symptom include:

• Tonsillitis
• more causes...»

See full list of 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess
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Definitions of Retropharyngeal abscess:

A soft tissue infection of the throat with entry usually by the pharynx but sometimes as an extension of a lateral neck infection resulting from a neck injury. The major risk is upper airway obstruction caused by pharyngeal swelling. (Daniel R. Masys, from a written communication)
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Detailed list of causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

The list below shows some of the causes of Retropharyngeal abscess mentioned in various sources:

• Alcoholism
• Bacteriodes
• Beta haemolytic streptococci
• Brucella
• Cancer
• Chronically ill patients
• more causes...»

See full list of 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

How Common are these Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Retropharyngeal abscess. Of the 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 2 causes are "very common" diseases
• 1 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 16 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 18 causes of Retropharyngeal abscess

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Retropharyngeal abscess:

The following list of conditions have 'Retropharyngeal abscess' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Retropharyngeal abscess Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Retropharyngeal abscess based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

Classifications of Retropharyngeal abscess:

Medical Conditions associated with Retropharyngeal abscess:

Pharynx symptoms (20 causes), Throat symptoms (3410 causes), Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes), Neck symptoms (833 causes), Respiratory tract symptoms (5166 causes), Infection-related symptoms (1293 causes), Mouth symptoms (6864 causes), Breathing symptoms (3381 causes), Breath symptoms (3023 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes)

Symptoms related to Retropharyngeal abscess:

Beta haemolytic streptococci, MRSA, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Klebsiella, Oral infections (28 causes), Upper respiratory tract infections, Endotracheal intubations, Alcoholism

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Retropharyngeal abscess

Medical research papers related to Retropharyngeal abscess include:

• Diagnosis and Management of Croup
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• Acute pharyngitis in children.
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• Foreign Bodies, Gastrointestinal (Follow-up)
• Mediastinitis (Treatment)
• Pediatrics, Foreign Body Ingestion (Diagnosis)
• Swallowed foreign bodies

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Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Retropharyngeal abscess:

• Introduction: Retropharyngeal abscess
• Basic Summary for Retropharyngeal abscess
• Treatments for Retropharyngeal abscess
• Symptoms of Retropharyngeal abscess
• Complications of Retropharyngeal abscess

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