2 Days Of Fever in Pediatrics — 8yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11568
SMLE Question #11568
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
An 8-year-old girl presents with 2 days of fever and sore throat. She has never received routine childhood immunisations. She has tender cervical lymphadenopathy with diffuse anterior neck swelling. Oropharyngeal examination shows an adherent gray pharyngeal membrane that bleeds with gentle manipulation. She has progressive dysphagia and inspiratory stridor. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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