What Does the Presence Of $\alpha$ -Hemolytic Colonies on a Throat Culture Indicate?
A) These Organisms

question 1

Multiple Choice

What does the presence of $\alpha$ -hemolytic colonies on a throat culture indicate?

• A) These organisms are pathogenic and must be treated.
• B) These organisms are normal microbiota found in the pharynx.
• C) The patient is suffering from a viral pharyngitis.
• D) The patient has mouth ulcers that require antiviral treatment.

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