Members of the group A streptococci (GAS) cause all of the following EXCEPT
A) strep throat.
B) rheumatic fever.
C) scarlet fever.
D) epiglottitis.
E) pharyngitis.

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GAS can cause strep throat, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis, but it typically does not cause epiglottitis. Epiglottitis is usually caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B.

Members of the Group a Streptococci (GAS) Cause All of the Following