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Redwolflake15

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci cause which of the following diseases?
 
  a. varicella c. diphtheria
  b. measles d. scarlet fever

Question 2

The nurse explains that the diagnosis of rheumatic fever is difficult and is based on the Jones Criteria, which outline that the diagnosis of rheumatic fever may be made if there are:
 
  a. All five major criteria
  b. One major criterion and one minor criterion
  c. Two major criteria
  d. Three minor criteria


Swizqar

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci do not cause varicella.
B Incorrect. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci do not cause measles.
C Incorrect. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci do not cause diphtheria.
D Correct. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci cause scarlet fever.

Answer to Question 2

C
Rheumatic fever can be diagnosed if there are two major criteria or one major and two minor criteria present.


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