A patient who presents with red throat and tonsils can be diagnosed as having
A) scarlet fever.
B) diphtheria.
C) the common cold.
D) streptococcal pharyngitis.
E) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.

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A red throat and tonsils are common symptoms of several conditions, including scarlet fever, diphtheria, the common cold, and streptococcal pharyngitis. Without additional specific symptoms or diagnostic tests, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made.

A Patient Who Presents with Red Throat and Tonsils Can