5 year old brought to ED by father. Patient has: -Fever -Nausea -Vomiting -Sore throat -Lymphadenopathy Physical exam shows fibrinous coating on the oral and nasal mucosa. Father says he is not up to date with his immunizations. 1. What is the likely pathology? 2. The toxin produced by the causal organism has what effect?

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1. 5 year old brought to ED by father. Patient has: -Fever -Nausea -Vomiting -Sore throat -Lymphadenopathy Physical exam shows fibrinous coating on the oral and nasal mucosa. Father says he is not up to date with his immunizations. 1. What is the likely pathology? 2. The toxin produced by the causal organism has what effect?