MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A child presented to a hospital with an acute fever, sore throat and swelling of submaxillary (submandibular) lymph nodes. A gross investigation of fauces revealed the edematous and slightly hyperemic mucous membrane, enlarged tonsils, covered by the grayish-whitish membranes. They left a raw surface, when forcibly removed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A
Diphtheria
B
Catarrhal angina
C
Scarlet fever
D
Meningococcal infection
Explanation: 
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