A Person Has a Severe Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)

Question

A person has a severe streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat).He is most likely to develop
A) hypertrophied thymus gland.
B) cervical lymphoma.
C) enlarged inguinal lymph nodes.
D) painful cervical lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Streptococcal pharyngitis often leads to painful cervical lymph nodes due to the inflammation of the lymphatic tissue in the throat and neck region. Hypertrophied thymus gland and cervical lymphoma are not commonly associated with streptococcal pharyngitis. Enlarged inguinal lymph nodes are more commonly seen with infections or inflammation in the lower extremities or genital region.