Pharyngitis can be accompanied by a cough or fever, especially if caused by a systemic infection. Most acute cases are caused by viral infections (40â80%), with the remainder caused by bacterial infections, fungal infections, or irritants such as pollutants or chemical substances.ommon symptoms include fever, sore throat, and large lymph nodes. It is a contagious infection, spread by close contact with an infected individual. A definitive diagnosis is made based on the results of a throat culture. Antibiotics are useful to both prevent complications and speed recovery.
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What is PSA? PSA is one of three major factors that are considered when evaluating a manâs particular case of prostate cancer. PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen. The word âspecificâ means that this enzyme is produced only by prostate cellsâwhether normal prostate cells or prostate cancer cells. No other cells (lung, intestine, liver, etc.) make PSA. The purpose of PSA is to keep semen (the white substance ejaculated during sexual intercourse) liquefied.