Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black

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Which of the following is NOT true about strep throat?
(a) It is caused by group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes.
(b) It can be acquired through droplet nuclei inhalation from active cases, healthy carriers, and family pets, as well as from contaminated food, milk, and water.
(c) Active cases can have inflamed and sore throat, swollen adenoids and lymph nodes in neck, pus-filled tonsillar lesions, fever, chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
(d) Coughing and nasal discharge are common hallmarks of strep throat.
(e) If immediate treatment with an antibiotic is not given, the patient has a risk of also getting rheumatic fever.