Microbiology Interview Question:

A 25 year old woman has a 4 year old son who is now recovering from Group A strep pharyngitis. Out of curiosity, the pediatrician does a throat culture on the mother which is positive for Group A strep even though she doesnt have a sore throat. The pediatrician also does an ASO titer and anti DNAse B assay on her both of which are negative. At this point we would say that she?

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* A. Has asymptomatic infection
* B. Has opportunistic infection
* C. Is a carrier
* D. Is immunosuppressed

Correct Answer: C
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