A 3-year-old child presents with a sudden onset high fever (39.5°C), sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and drooling. The child is sitting forward in...

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A 3-year-old child presents with a sudden onset high fever (39.5°C), sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and drooling. The child is sitting forward in a 'tripod' position and appears very unwell with soft inspiratory stridor. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottitis

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)

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Bacterial Tracheitis

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Tonsillitis

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Foreign body inhalation

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Epiglottitis

A 3-year-old child presents with a sudden onset high fever (39.5°C), sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and drooling. The child is sitting forward in a 'tripod' position and appears very unwell with soft inspiratory stridor. What is the most likely diagnosis?