A patient's laboratory test results are positive for group A streptococcal infection.The nurse understands that this finding is could indicate which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)Tuberculosis
B)Rheumatic fever
C)Scarlet fever
D)Strep throat
E)Influenza

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Group A streptococcal infection is known to cause conditions such as rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, and strep throat. Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and influenza is caused by the influenza virus, neither of which are related to group A streptococcus.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Are Positive for Group a Streptococcal