Grey membrane on tonsil (479/1700)

A 30yo man presents to the ED with difficulty breathing. He has returned from India. Exam:
throat reveals grey membranes on the tonsils and uvula. He has mild pyrexia. What is the single
most relevant dx?
a. Diphtheria
b. IM
c. Acute follicular tonsillitis
d. Scarlet fever
e. Agranulocytosis
































answer: A