10 Pityriasis Rosea Facts
Fact #2: Linked to Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are illnesses that involves the upper respiratory tract such as the pharynx, larynx, nose, and sinuses. Patients with a URTI may experience a sore throat, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, and more.
While most causes of URTIs are due to a viral infection, it can also be caused by a bacterial infection, fungal, or helminth infection. Pityriasis rosea has also been linked to URTIs since there is an increased incidence among groups that have reported close physical contact. This includes students, military personnel, and families.
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