Streptococcal pharyngitis involves all the following, except
A)a purulent exudate over the tonsils.
B)can lead to scarlet fever if it is an erythrogenic toxin-producing strain.
C)can lead to serious sequelae.
D)is usually caused by the viridans streptococci.
E)causes redness, difficulty in swallowing, and fever.

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Viridans streptococci are not typically the causative agent of streptococcal pharyngitis, rather it is typically caused by group A streptococci.

Streptococcal Pharyngitis Involves All the Following, Except