This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: DNB 2018, Subject name: Pediatrics
Late complication of diphtheria: 
Select and explain. 
A. Airway obstruction, B. Encephalitis, C. Pneumonia, D. Neuropathy
D: Neuropathy
Answer: D: Neuropathy 
Explanation: Late Complications of diphtheria Cardiac Neurologic Myocarditis Congestive cardiac failure Arrhythmias Palatal paralysis - nasal quality in voice, difficulty in swallowing & risk of aspiration (2 weeks) Ocular palsy (3 weeks) Symmetric polyneuropathy (10 days- 3 months)