Question

The development of a pseudomembrane on the tonsils and throat is characteristic of The development of a pseudomembrane on the tonsils and throat is characteristic of pertussis. pneumococcal pneumonia. streptococcal pharyngitis. tuberculosis. diphtheria.

Answer 1

diphtheria

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an upper respiratory tract or cutaneous infection caused by Corynebacterium diptheriae. its is usually prevalent in springs or winter periods. it is common in people with low antitoxin antibody levels, and individuals with no immunization for the bacteria

its modes of transmission involve contact with droplets from coughing sneezing, of carriers, or contact with open sores or stained cloths of affected individuals or objects contaminated with the bacteria.

These bacteria attached to the back of the throat-Oral-pharynx to cause a thick covering. The bacteria produce toxins which causes difficulty in breathing, sore throat, fever, swelling of the glands. it can spread in this form from one person to another without antibiotic treatment for 2-6 weeks. Complication includes paralysis and death.

Antitoxin should be taken to neutralize the toxins, while antibiotics should be taken to kill the bacteria.

Answer 2

Diphteria

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that this is characteristic of Diphteria. This is an infection that is normally caused by the bacterium known as Corynebacterium diphtheriae and causes thick pseudomembrane that covers the back of the throat including the tonsils. This infection can cause difficulty breathing, heart failure and many times even death.