Question

Among these, the most important symptoms of diptheria is/are

• A. Blockage of respiratory passages resulting in difficulty in breathing
• B. Weakness and fever
• C. Toxic affect on kidney, heart, adrenal, liver and nervous system
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Diphtheria signs and symptoms usually begin two-five days after a person becomes infected and include:

• a thick, gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils.
• a sore throat and hoarseness
• swollen glands in the neck
• difficulty in breathing or rapid breathing
• nasal discharge
• fever and chills
• malaise
• Once, the respiratory system in invaded by the bacteria, they produce a toxin, that can affect various organs like kidney, heart, adrenal gland etc.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'All of the above'.