Another term for clergyman's sore throat is

Another term for clergyman's sore throat is


a) atrophic pharyngitis.
b) aphonia.
c) chronic granular pharyngitis.
d) hypertrophic pharyngitis.


Answer: c) chronic granular pharyngitis.


Explanation:
In clergyman's sore throat, the pharynx is characterized by numerous swollen lymph follicles. Aphonia refers to the inability to use one's voice. Atrophic pharyngitis is characterized by a membrane that is thin, white, glistening, and at times wrinkled. Hypertrophic pharyngitis is characterized by general thickening and congestion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane. pg.548


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