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What is the characteristic feature of an enlarged cervical lymph node in diphtheria?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of administering diphtheria antitoxin?
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What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for diphtheria?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic treatment for diphtheria?
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What is the primary method of preventing diphtheria?
What is the primary method of preventing diphtheria?
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Which of the following regions has reported outbreaks of diphtheria?
Which of the following regions has reported outbreaks of diphtheria?
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Who is most at risk of diphtheria?
Who is most at risk of diphtheria?
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What is the common medium used for culturing diphtheria?
What is the common medium used for culturing diphtheria?
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What is the characteristic feature of diphtheria under microscopy?
What is the characteristic feature of diphtheria under microscopy?
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