17th February 2025

A 22-year-old lady, originally from Pakistan, attends the emergency department in distress.

A 22-year-old lady, originally from Pakistan, attends the emergency department in distress. She has a sore throat, dysphagia, general malaise, difficulty breathing and is drooling.

Observations are as follows: respiratory rate 26, sats 98% on room air, heart rate 79 bpm, blood pressure 140/72.

On examination, you notice stridor.

What is the likely causative organism?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.