Johnny has a red, sore throat with white patches on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and a headache. Which of the following bacteria caused Johnny's symptoms?

A. staphylococcus
B. streptococcus
C. mycobacterium
D. Escherichia coli


B. streptococcus

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