Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis Are Caused by Group a Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci

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Multiple Choice

Tonsillitis and pharyngitis are caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. These conditions are significant because of their relationship to scarlet fever and rheumatic fever. Which one of the following may be related to heart valve damage?

• A) Rheumatic fever
• B) Strawberry tongue
• C) Scarlet fever
• D) Geographic tongue

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