This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Corynebacterium, Subject name: Microbiology
Most common variety of diphtheria is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Nasal, B. Laryngeal, C. Faucial, D. Otitic
C: Faucial
Answer: C: Faucial 
Explanation: Ans: c (Faucial) Ref: Ananthanarayan, 7th ed, p. 234Types of diphtheria are: NasalLaryngealFaucialOtiticConjunctivalGenitalCutaneousMost common variety is faucialMost dangerous variety is laryngeal