Diphtheria

infection⚑ High burden in India

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Most are or have a mild course, but in some outbreaks, the rate approaches 10%.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Sore throat, fever, barking cough

Causes — why it happens

·Corynebacterium diphtheriae (spread by direct contact and through the air)

How it's found

·Examination of throat,

Prevention

·Diphtheria vaccine

Treatment

·, tracheostomy

Complications

·Myocarditis, ,

Outlook

·5–10% risk of death

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