Question

If a greyish pseudomembrane is formed over the tonsils, person is suffering from which infection

• A. Candidiasis
• B. Diptheria
• C. Taeniasis
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Diptheria

Greyish pseudomembrane in Diptheria is caused by the growth of Corynebacterium diptheriae. which causes the grey colour to develop in the pharynx region.The bacterium attacks the tissue of the respiratory tract and destroys the healthy tissue present in there. These dead tissues turn grey in color and start blocking the paths of nasal cavity, pharynx and the buccal cavity which causes difficulty in breathing.These dead tissues which appear grey in colour are called Pseudomembrane as it appears to an additional membrane formed upon the layer of pharynx and buccal cavity.

So, the correct answer is 'Diptheria'