Which condition is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick, membranous film across the throat?

a. diphtheria
b. pertussis
c. croup
d. epistaxis


a
Explanation:
a. diphtheria: correct
b. pertussis: is another term for "whooping cough"
c. croup: is characterized by a barking cough
d. epistaxis: is another term for "nosebleed"

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