27th August 2020

A four-year-old boy is brought to A&E by his parents. He has been complaining of a sore throat

A four-year-old boy is brought to A&E by his parents. He has been complaining of a sore throat, and of feeling feverish, since the morning. Over the past couple of hours, his parents have become increasingly concerned, as he does not appear to be his normal self – being very restless, and making an odd noise when he breathes. You notice he is drooling. The family are refugees and have recently moved to the UK.

Which of the following is the most likely causative pathogen?

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