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A 22-year-old university student presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat and malaise. Examination reveals tonsillar exudates, tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy and no cough. A rapid antigen test for group A streptococcus is positive. She has no history of penicillin allergy. According to Australian recommendations, what is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?

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