Why is pharyngitis produced by group A Streptococcus treated with antimicrobial agents?
A) To prevent rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis
B) To prevent epiglottis
C) To prevent swelling of the tonsils
D) To prevent swelling of soft tissues in the pharynx
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