Which of the following diseases is best described by these symptoms? Sore throat, high fever. fibrous grayish membrane appearing in the throat, severe kidney or heart damage.

a. Rheumatic fever

b. Diptheria

c. Strep throat

d. Pertussis

Answer: b. Diptheria

Explanation:

The given symptoms are common in the disease called diptheria. It is an infection of throat and nose. It is caused by the bacteria Cornyebacterium diphtheria. Symptoms initiate with sore throat, low fever, swollen neck, and toxins produced by the bacteria results in development of dead membrane over tonsils and throat resulting in greyish membrane. Kidney and heart are also affected.

b. Diptheria

Explanation:

Diphtheria (or croup) is an infectious, contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae that settles in the tonsils, pharynx, larynx, nose, and in some cases mucous membranes and skin. The disease is more prevalent in childhood. It usually manifests after colds and flu in children who have not been immunized. However, it can also affect adults who have not been vaccinated.

The most common symptoms of this disease are sore throat, high fever. grayish fibrous membrane that appears in the throat, severe damage to the kidneys or heart.