A 33-year-old with fever and severe sore throat; drooling; muffled ''hot potato'' voice; trismus. Best immediate step?...

Question

A 33-year-old with fever and severe sore throat; drooling; muffled ''hot potato'' voice; trismus. Best immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Secure airway if needed and start IV antibiotics

Answer

Oral antibiotics and observation

Answer

CT neck first then therapy

Answer

Needle aspiration without antibiotics

Answer

Oral steroids only

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