Most common bacteria responsible for the following condition seen in a child who presents with high grade fever and sore throat is?: (A) Group A streptococcus, (B) Group B streptococcus, (C) Corynebacterium diphtheria, (D) Staphylococcus aureus
Answer is A. Enlarged & congested tonsils with palatal petechiae- suggestive of acute pharyngotonsillitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes :group A beta hemolytic streptococcal infection