Pediatricsbasic
The lecture identifies timely treatment before the _____ day of GAS pharyngitis symptoms as effective primary prevention.
Answer
9th
Explanation
The material states that appropriate antibiotic therapy instituted before the **ninth day** of symptoms is highly effective at preventing a first ARF attack. **Key takeaway:** Timeliness matters in primary prevention. **Glossary:** GAS: Group A streptococcus.
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