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What are the most common pathogens causing common cold?
What are the most common pathogens causing common cold?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Rhinoviruses (correct)
- Influenza viruses
- Haemophilus influenzae
What is the most common bacterial cause of acute upper respiratory tract diseases?
What is the most common bacterial cause of acute upper respiratory tract diseases?
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Group A β-hemolytic streptococci (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the significance of recognizing and treating streptococcal tonsillitis early?
What is the significance of recognizing and treating streptococcal tonsillitis early?
- Potential for development of bronchitis
- Potential for development of pneumonia
- Potential for development of peritonsillar abscesses (correct)
- Potential for development of sinusitis
What is the characteristic symptom of acute pharyngitis accompanying common cold?
What is the characteristic symptom of acute pharyngitis accompanying common cold?
What is the most common symptom of acute infections like common cold?
What is the most common symptom of acute infections like common cold?
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