KROK 1 2009 – Question 11 · KROK (Medicine) · Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology
While examining a patient an otolaryngologist noticed hyperaemia and significantly edematous tonsils with a grayish film upon them. Microscopical examination of this film revealed some gram-positive bacilli placed at an angle with each other. What disease might be suspected?
- A. Scarlet fever
- B. Diphtheria
- C. Meningococcal nasopharyngitis
- D. Angina
- E. Epidemic parotitis
Hint
Combine the shape and arrangement of the gram-positive rods with the character of the tonsillar film to identify the infection.
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