Why Is Pharyngitis Produced by Group a Streptococcus Treated with Antimicrobial

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is pharyngitis produced by group A Streptococcus treated with antimicrobial agents?

• A) To prevent rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis
• B) To prevent epiglottis
• C) To prevent swelling of the tonsils
• D) To prevent swelling of soft tissues in the pharynx

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