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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2016

A 58-year-old woman undergoing chemotherapy for her oncologic disorder has developed sore throat. Examination revealed necrotic areas on the mucosa of the pharynx and tonsils. Many of her teeth are afflicted with caries. In blood: neutrophilic granulocytes are practically absent against the background of leukopenia. Leukocytes are represented mainly by lymphocytes and monocytes. What disease can be suspected in the given case?

Answer options

  1. Pseudomembranous (Vincent’s) tonsillitis
  2. Agranulocitar tonsillitis
  3. Diphtheria
  4. Lacunar tonsillitis
  5. Syphilitic tonsillitis
Correct answer

Agranulocitar tonsillitis

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