Question

The disease characterized by oozing of semi solid material in throat forming a tough membrane is

• A. Whooping cough
• B. Diphtheria
• C. Pulmonary tuberculosis
• D. Measles

Answer 1

The correct option is B Diphtheria

Diphtheria, a respiratory disease common in children is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This disease affects the throat whose main symptom is suffocation. It is characterized by oozing of semisolid material in throat forming a tough membrane. This can block the airway and create a barking cough. It is highly infectious and spread through droplet infection & direct contact. Antibiotics recommended in case of diphtheria are penicillin and erythromycin.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.