PERIODIC FEVER, APHTHOUS STOMATITIS, PHARYNGITIS, AND ADENITIS (PFAPA)

Course overview

Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis (PFAPA) is an inflammatory condition that is relatively common and is characterized by periodic fevers, recurrent canker sores on oral mucosa, inflammation of the throat, and inflamed and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment for patients with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.