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Lab Manual and Workbook in Microbiology 11th Edition by Josephine Morello ,Paul Granato,Verna Morton

النسخة 11الرقم المعياري الدولي: 978-0073402390
book Lab Manual and Workbook in Microbiology 11th Edition by Josephine Morello ,Paul Granato,Verna Morton cover

Lab Manual and Workbook in Microbiology 11th Edition by Josephine Morello ,Paul Granato,Verna Morton

النسخة 11الرقم المعياري الدولي: 978-0073402390
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A Case of Pharyngitis
A 6-year-old male awoke complaining of throat pain and difficulty swallowing. His temperature was 102°F (39°C) and his mother could feel "swollen glands" in his neck. When she looked into his mouth, she saw whitish patches over his tonsils. She immediately brought him to his pediatrician, who sent a throat swab for direct antigen testing. Upon receiving the test results, the physician prescribed penicillin for 10 days. The child felt better within 48 hours, returned to school, and recovered uneventfully.
If the direct antigen test result was negative, what is the next best course of action to take?
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