The Case of the Bull Neck

Explore the diagnosis for a sick patient presenting with a bull neck, tachycardia, and a positive throat culture. Learn about key features of this infection.

Diphtheria


What is the diagnosis in this patient who appeared sick, had a bull neck, and was tachycardic?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Diphtheria
Epiglottitis
Infectious mononucleosis
Rheumatic fever
Streptococcal pharyngitis

Bull Neck, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Diphtheria, Infectious Disease, Penicillin

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