Pathology of Acute Tonsillitis in Respiratory System
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Which of the following is a common predisposing factor for septicaemia?

  • Failure of resolution leading to fibrosis
  • Complications from viral Bronchitis
  • High resistance as in diabetes and cancer patients (correct)
  • Excessive use of voice in singers and teachers
  • Which bacterium is a common causative agent of lobar pneumonia?

  • Haemophilus influenza
  • Staphylococci
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Pneumococci (correct)
  • What is the characteristic appearance of affected lungs in the stage of grey hepatization?

  • Enlarged and red with dry cutsection
  • Enlarged and gray with dry cutsection (correct)
  • Enlarged and red with wet sponge consistency
  • Enlarged and gray with wet sponge consistency
  • What is the main route of infection for lobar pneumonia?

    <p>Droplet infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of affected lungs in septicaemia?

    <p>Multiple consolidated yellowish patches exuding pus on pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common complication of acute tonsillitis?

    <p>Peritonsillar abscess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the microscopic composition of nasopharyngeal fibroma (juvenile angiofibroma)?

    <p>Proliferating fibroblasts and wide blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) linked to?

    <p>Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common location of laryngeal nodule (singer’s node)?

    <p>Middle 1/3 of the true vocal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common etiology of acute tonsillitis in children?

    <p>Infection with B hemolytic streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

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