Formation of a Pseudomembrane in the Back of the Throat

Question

Formation of a pseudomembrane in the back of the throat is seen in
A)diphtheria.
B)listeriosis.
C)tuberculosis.
D)erysipeloid.
E)botulism.

Accepted Answer

The formation of a pseudomembrane in the back of the throat is a hallmark symptom of diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The pseudomembrane is a thick, grayish, adherent membrane that can obstruct the airway and cause respiratory distress.