Which among the following is a symptom of diphtheria?

Gum bleeding

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Fear of water

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Suffocation

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Stomach ache

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Solution

The correct option is C Suffocation
Diphtheria is an infectious disease and is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The symptoms of diphtheria include suffocation, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, chills, fever, loud cough, bluish skin, difficulty in breathing, etc. So, the correct answer is option C.

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