Periodic Fever and Pharyngitis in Young Children
Authors:
- Mary P. GlodeMGMary P. Glode
- Kenny H. ChanKCKenny H. Chan
- 1 September 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 126 (9) , 1146-1149
Abstract
Objective A clinical entity consisting of periodic fever associated with aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis termed "PFAPA syndrome" in young children (P=.03). Conclusions Our experience suggests that PFAPA syndrome is an uncommon disease. Most of these children have undergone workup(s) for sepsis performed by their pediatricians because of the associated high fever. The clinical history of this cohort was quite distinctive. This small sample suggests a significant decrease if not cessation of pharyngitis following surgical intervention.Keywords
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