Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis Have a Significant Relationship with Scarlet Fever

question 48

Multiple Choice

Tonsillitis and pharyngitis have a significant relationship with scarlet fever and rheumatic fever when caused by certain bacteria. What is the name of these bacteria?

• A) Group A b-hemolytic streptococci
• B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• C) Actinomyces israelii
• D) Treponema pallidum

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Definitions:

Brachiocephalic Artery

A major blood vessel of the arterial system that supplies blood to the right arm and head, branching from the aorta.

Coronary Artery

One of two arteries that arise from the base of the aorta and carry blood to the muscle of the heart.

Abdominal Aorta

The portion of the aorta that passes through the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Common Iliac

Refers to the large artery that divides into the internal and external iliac arteries, supplying blood to the pelvic region and legs.