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

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Group A ß-hemolytic streptococcus is the primary cause of glomerulonephritis associated with a pharyngeal infection.
Group A ß-hemolytic streptococcus is the primary cause of glomerulonephritis associated with a pharyngeal infection.Klebsiella is not associated with pharyngitis.
Group A ß-hemolytic streptococcus is the primary cause of glomerulonephritis associated with a pharyngeal infection.HIV is not associated with pharyngitis.
Group A ß-hemolytic streptococcus is the primary cause of glomerulonephritis associated with a pharyngeal infection.Genital herpes is not associated with pharyngitis.

A 15-Year-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Pharyngitis