A 9-year-old child developed a sharp pain at swallowing and a neck edema. His body temperature had risen to 39$^circ$C. A motley-red, punctulated, widespread rash appeared. A physical examination revealed severe hyperemia of a pharynx (fiery pharynx) and a raspberry tongue. The enlarged bright red tonsils presented with some grayish necrotic zones. What is the most likely diagnosis?

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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A 9-year-old child developed a sharp pain at swallowing and a neck edema. His body temperature had risen to 39

A	Scarlet fever
B	Meningococcal nasopharyngitis
C	Diphtheria
D	Influenza

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MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY