Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 4-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician due to a facial rash. The rash started one week ago as a small vesicle and has enlarged. The rash is itchy and painful. Physical examination shows erythematous plaque with a honey-colored crust on the left maxilla. Culture is taken from the lesion and positive for group A streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes). The child is at increased risk of developing which of the following conditions?

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No increased risk of long-term complications

Acute rheumatic fever

Glomerulonephritis

Recurrence of the infection

Mitral valve stenosis