Question

A 26-year-old woman with severe tonsillitis, trismus, uvular deviation to the left and 'hot-potato' voice. Likely diagnosis and initial management?

Accepted Answer

Peritonsillar abscess; urgent ENT drainage and IV antibiotics

Answer

Epiglottitis; oral antibiotics

Answer

Ludwig's angina; oral penicillin

Answer

Viral pharyngitis; no antibiotics

Answer

Retropharyngeal abscess; outpatient oral therapy

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman with severe tonsillitis, trismus, uvular deviation to the left and 'hot-potato' voice. Likely diagnosis and initial management?