Which is the causative agent of scarlet fever?

A) Enteroviruses
B) Corynebacterium organisms
C) Scarlet fever virus
D) Group A b-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS)

Group A B-hemolytic Streptococci

A classification of bacteria, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes, that can cause various infections and illnesses, including strep throat and skin infections.

Corynebacterium Organisms

A genus of bacteria that are gram-positive, rod-shaped, and often found in the environment but can cause diseases in humans, such as diphtheria.

Enteroviruses

A group of viruses that can cause a variety of illnesses, ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like meningitis.