Question

A 3-year-old presents with high fever, sore throat, drooling, and appears very unwell. The child refuses to lie flat and cannot open the mouth fully for examination. Which diagnosis is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Croup

Answer

Tonsillitis

Answer

Retropharyngeal abscess

Answer

Scarlet fever

Practice question

A 3-year-old presents with high fever, sore throat, drooling, and appears very unwell. The child refuses to lie flat and cannot open the mouth fully for examination. Which diagnosis is the primary concern?