Which Microorganism Is the Most Common Cause of Peritonsillar Abscess

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which microorganism is the most common cause of peritonsillar abscess?

• A) Epstein-Barr virus
• B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• C) Mycoplasma
• D) Group A beta Hemolytic streptococcus

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Definitions:

Linear Regression Equation

An equation used in statistics to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Slope

The rate at which the dependent variable changes with respect to an independent variable in a function or a graph.

Intercept

The point where a line or curve crosses an axis on a graph, often referring specifically to where it crosses the Y-axis.

Y-Intercept

The point where a line or curve intersects the Y-axis of a graph.