A Patient Who Presents with Red Throat and Tonsils Can

question 47

Multiple Choice

A patient who presents with red throat and tonsils can be diagnosed as having

• A) streptococcal pharyngitis.
• B) scarlet fever.
• C) the common cold.
• D) diphtheria.
• E) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

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