Streptococcal Pharyngitis Involves All the Following, Except

question 5

Multiple Choice

Streptococcal pharyngitis involves all the following, except

• A)a purulent exudate over the tonsils.
• B)can lead to scarlet fever if it is an erythrogenic toxin-producing strain.
• C)can lead to serious sequelae.
• D)is usually caused by the viridans streptococci.
• E)causes redness, difficulty in swallowing, and fever.

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