A patient has signs of acute pharyngitis and is suspected of having a streptococcal infection.Which test would be most appropriate for helping diagnose this condition?

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The most appropriate test for diagnosing streptococcal infection in a patient with acute pharyngitis is a throat culture. This test involves swabbing the back of the throat to collect a sample of the bacteria, which can then be grown in a laboratory and tested for the presence of streptococcal bacteria. Stool culture, urine culture, and throat culture for fungi are not appropriate tests for diagnosing streptococcal pharyngitis.

A Patient Has Signs of Acute Pharyngitis and Is Suspected