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A 5-year-old Aboriginal boy from a remote community presents with recurrent sore throat and fevers. On examination he has a scarlatiniform rash and enlarged tonsils with exudate. A rapid streptococcal test is positive. According to ARF/RHD prevention guidelines, what is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen to prevent acute rheumatic fever?

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