Inflammation of the pharynx with pus-filled abscesses and swollen tonsils is known as

A) diphtheria.
B) otitis media.
C) croup.
D) RSV.
E) streptococcal pharyngitis ("strep throat").


E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Bacterial Diseases of the Upper Respiratory System, Sinuses, and Ears
Learning Outcome: 22.4

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