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A 38-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community presents with a sore throat and fever. His younger brother has a history of acute rheumatic fever. Examination reveals enlarged erythematous tonsils with exudate and tender cervical lymphadenopathy. Rapid antigen test for group A streptococcus is positive. According to Australian RHD prevention guidelines, what is the most appropriate antibiotic treatment?