 Strong primary pathogens in normal / secondary pathogens in weak.  Contact: crowding, school, kindi, travel, congregations.  Immunity, Nutrition, Age, Smoking, Carrier states eg. GABHS

Common Pathogens:

• Naso pharynx: Rhinoviruses [30-50%], Parainfluenza viruses, RSV, Adeno, Corona & Influenza viruses
• Oropharynx: Gp A Strep, Corynebacterium, EBV, Adenoviruses.
• Epiglottitis: H. influenzae
• Larynx-trachea: Parainfluenza, Staph aureus
• Bronchi: Influenza virus, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae

centaur criteria

Rhinitis

Sinusitis

Epiglottitis

Pharyngitis

Laryngitis

Tonsillitis

• Coxsackie (hand foot and mouth)

Influenza

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)