The patient has acute pharyngitis.What test would be done to identify the cause of the infection and the appropriate treatment?

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A)Postnasal drip (PND)is a disease,not a test.
B)Correct! Culture and sensitivity (C&S)would identify the bacterium and indicate which antibiotic drug would be appropriate for treatment.
C)Auditory brainstem response (ABR)is not a test for acute pharyngitis.
D)Upper respiratory infection (URI)is a disease,not a test.

The Patient Has Acute Pharyngitis