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

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A 7-year-old girl is brought to the pediatrician for evaluation of a sore throat and fever. The patient’s parent states, “She has been having a sore throat for three days now, and she’s also had some difficulty eating.” Past medical history is unremarkable, and she is up to date on all vaccinations. Physical examination demonstrates bilateral tonsillar swelling with exudate and submandibular lymphadenopathy. Additional physical examination findings are demonstrated below.

A child's back is covered in many small, red, raised bumps, consistent with a rash like chickenpox or measles. A small portion of a diaper is visible at the bottom.
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A close up view of an open mouth showing a tongue with a white, thick coating and visible papillae, suggesting oral thrush or a similar condition.
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Which of the following substances synthesized by the causative pathogen is most likely responsible for this patient’s dermatologic findings?  

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