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All of the following conditions are commonlyassociated with a group A, b-hemolytic streptococci infection except one. Which one is the exception?

A
Scarlet fever.
B
Toxic shock syndrome.
C
Pharyngitis.
D
Endocarditis.
High-Yield Explanation
Endocarditis is most commonly caused by group B, α-hemolytic streptococci, such as S. viridans, S. mutans, S. sanguis, and S. salivarius. All of the other conditions are associated with group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infections, such as S. pyogenes.

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