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Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black

Edition 9ISBN: 9781118934753
book Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black cover

Microbiology 9th Edition by Laura Black, Jacquelyn Black

Edition 9ISBN: 9781118934753
Exercise 26
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.
Explanation
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Strep throat is also called streptococca...

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