A 30 year old man presents to the ED with difficulty breathing. He has returned from India. Exam: throat reveals grey membranes on the tonsils and uvula. He has mild pyrexia. What is the single most relevant diagnosis?

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2022-11-02

A 30 year old man presents to the ED with difficulty breathing. He has returned from India.

Exam: throat reveals grey membranes on the tonsils and uvula. He has mild pyrexia. What is the

single most relevant diagnosis?

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2022-11-02

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The key is A. Diphtheria. [history of travel to india, grey membrane in tonsil and uvula, low grade

fever, and dyspnoea support the diagnosis of diphtheria].

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