Sore throat, fever and formation of grey or white patch in the pharynx are the symptoms of:

Common cold

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Diphtheria

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SARS

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Bronchitis

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Solution

The correct option is B
Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria, which primarily infects the throat and upper airways, and produces a toxin affecting other organs. It is spread (transmitted) from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing.

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