What Does the Presence Of $\alpha$ -Hemolytic Colonies on a Throat Culture Indicate?
A) These Organisms

What does the presence of $\alpha$ -hemolytic colonies on a throat culture indicate?

A) These organisms are pathogenic and must be treated.
B) These organisms are normal microbiota found in the pharynx.
C) The patient is suffering from a viral pharyngitis.
D) The patient has mouth ulcers that require antiviral treatment.