FCEM2-0394

FCEM2-0394

A 28 year old male arrives at the emergency department with a complaint of a painful throat that began 5 days ago but has worsened significantly in the last 24 hours. The patient is experiencing difficulty in opening his mouth due to the pain. Upon examination, you determine that the patient is suffering from a peritonsillar abscess. What is the most probable causative organism in this case?