Nancy Gill developed an upper respiratory viral infection that developed into a bacterial infection with thick, yellow, nasal drainage, headache, and low-grade fever.She went to her healthcare practitioner for help.Which of the following is most likely the cause of her problems?

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The thick, yellow nasal drainage and headache suggest a sinus infection. The initial viral infection may have led to inflammation and obstruction of the sinus openings, providing a favorable environment for a bacterial infection to develop. Rhinitis (A) refers to inflammation of the nasal passages, which may or may not progress to a sinus infection. Epistaxis (C) refers to nosebleeds, which are not typically associated with bacterial infections. Pneumonia (D) is a lower respiratory tract infection and would present with symptoms such as cough, chest pain, and fever. Diphtheria (E) is a rare bacterial infection that typically presents with sore throat, fever, and a gray coating in the throat, but not with sinus symptoms.

Nancy Gill Developed an Upper Respiratory Viral Infection That Developed