Question

What is the characteristic sign of Diphtheria that appears in the throat within a few days of infection?

• A. Intestinal perforation.
• B. Fluid-filled sacs.
• C. An ash-colored thick coating.
• D. Blue-colored fingernails.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. An ash-colored thick coating.

• In Diphtheria, toxins destroy cells in the mucus membrane, producing a distinct ash-colored thick coating in the throat.