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Why Is Pharyngitis Produced by Group a Streptococcus Treated with Antibiotics

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Question 21

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Why is pharyngitis produced by group A streptococcus treated with antibiotics?


A) To prevent rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis
B) To prevent epiglottis
C) To prevent swelling of tonsils
D) To prevent swelling of soft tissues in the pharynx

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