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)asthma

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Diphtheria is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick membranous film across the throat and a high mortality rate.Pertussis is commonly called whooping cough.Croup is an acute respiratory condition with a barking cough.Asthma is a disease in which there is constriction of the bronchial airways, dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing.

Which Condition Is a Bacterial Upper Respiratory Infection Characterized by the Formation