Upper Respiratory Infection - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) is an acute infection which involves the upper respiratory tract including the nose, sinuses, pharynx or larynx

Symptoms-

Fever

Fatigue

A headache

Swallowing difficulty

Wheezing

A sore throat

Stuffy nose

A cough

Causes-
Both viruses and bacteria can cause acute Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Below are the names of some common viruses and bacterias which can cause Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).

Viruses

Rhinovirus

Adenovirus

Coxsackie virus

Parainfluenza virus

Respiratory syncytial virus

Human metapneumovirus

Bacteria

Group A/C beta-hemolytic streptococci

Corynebacterium diphtheriae (diphtheria)

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea)

Chlamydia pneumoniae (chlamydia)

Specialists to visit

Infection Disease Specialist

General Physician

Ask a question or view previous questions and answers on Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI)
References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.emedicinehealth.com