A 10-year-old is at the clinic for a sore throat that has lasted 6 days. Which of these findings would be consistent with an acute infection?A) Tonsils 3+/1-4+ with pale coloringB) Tonsils 3+/1-4+ with large white spotsC) Tonsils 2+/1-4+ with small plugs of white debrisD) Tonsils 1+/1-4+ and pink; the same color as the oral mucosa

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A 10-year-old is at the clinic for a sore throat that has lasted 6 days. Which of these findings would be consistent with an acute infection?A)  Tonsils 3+/1-4+ with pale coloringB)  Tonsils 3+/1-4+ with large white spotsC)  Tonsils 2+/1-4+ with small plugs of white debrisD)  Tonsils 1+/1-4+ and pink; the same color as the oral mucosa

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  With an acute infection, tonsils are bright red and swollen and may have exudate or large white spots. Tonsils are enlarged to 2+, 3+, or 4+ with an acute infection.

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