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What is the characteristic feature of an enlarged cervical lymph node in diphtheria?

Bull's neck (correct)

Swollen finger

Swollen knee

Swollen elbow

What is a major systemic effect of diphtheria toxin?

Toxin reaches the skin

Toxin reaches the lungs

Toxin reaches the heart, CNS and kidneys (correct)

Toxin reaches the liver

Which of the following is a specimen used for lab diagnosis of diphtheria?

Blood sample

Throat swab (correct)

Stool sample

Urine sample

What is the purpose of administering diphtheria antitoxin?

To neutralize the toxin Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for diphtheria?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of preventing diphtheria?

Immunization with diphtheria toxoid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following regions has reported outbreaks of diphtheria?

Eastern Europe Signup and view all the answers

Who is most at risk of diphtheria?

Partially vaccinated children Signup and view all the answers

What is the common medium used for culturing diphtheria?

Selective medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of diphtheria under microscopy?

Chinese lettering pattern Signup and view all the answers