Question

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with diphtheria?

Options

• Jaundice and yellowing of the skin

• Fever

• Sore throat and difficulty in swallowing

• Swollen lymph nodes

Answer 1

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin) is not a typical symptom of diphtheria. The characteristic symptoms include sore throat, fever, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, the distinctive grey membrane in the throat, and skin sores. Jaundice would indicate liver involvement, which is not typical of diphtheria pathophysiology.