A 43-year-old man suddenly develops odynophagia. Which organism is most likely to be isolated on throat culture?: (A) Mononucleosis, (B) S. aureus, (C) Normal pharyngeal flora, (D) Group A streptococci
Answer is C. Odynophagia is a sensation of sharp retrosternal pain on swallowing. It is usually caused by severe erosive conditions such as Candida, herpes virus, and corrosive injury following caustic ingestion.