<unk> , the broader category into which<unk>  falls, is diagnosed in 11 million people annually in the United States. It is the cause of 15–40% of sore throats among children and 5–15% in adults. Cases usually occur in late winter and early spring.
Streptococcal pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
Otitis media
Epiglottitis
Chorditis
Infectious mononucleosis
Periodic fever syndrome
Peritonsillar abscess