A 15-year-old male was diagnosed with pharyngitis. Eight days later he developed acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this disease?

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Acute glomerulonephritis is a known complication of Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, the most common cause of pharyngitis in adolescents. Klebsiella, human immunodeficiency virus, and genital herpes virus are not associated with acute glomerulonephritis.

A 15-Year-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Pharyngitis β\betaβ -Hemolytic Streptococcus

A 15-Year-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Pharyngitis $\beta$ -Hemolytic Streptococcus