Long-term sequelae of Group A streptococcal infections include all the following, except:
A. risk decreased with prompt treatment of skin infections and pharyngitis.
B. development of rheumatic fever.
C. appearance of sequelae within a few weeks after an initial infection.
D. transmission of sequelae via respiratory secretions from a patient with streptococcal sore throat.
E. development of acute glomerulonephritis.
Answer: D. transmission of sequelae via respiratory secretions from a patient with streptococcal sore throat.
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