Grayish white membrane in throat may be seen in all of the following infections except:: (A) Streptococcal tonsilitis, (B) Diphtheria, (C) Adenovirus, (D) Ludwig's angina
Answer is D. Membrane in Throat is Caused by Pyogenic organisms viz. Streptococci, Staphylococci causing membranous tonsillitis Diphtheria Vincent's angina (Caused by fusiform bacilli and spirochetes: Borrelia vincentii) Candidiasis/monoliasis/oral thrush Infectious mononucleosis Agranulocytosis Leukemia Aphthous ulcers Traumatic ulcers