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Diphtheria

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About Diphtheria 

  • Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria.
  • Diphtheria is a severe communicable and bacterial infectious disease that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes by forming a false membrane in the throat which creates a problem while swallowing food and during breathing.
  • Currently, this syndrome is rare in developed countries. 
  • This disease spreads easily from one person to another but can be prevented by the use of vaccines.

Symptoms of Diphtheria 

  • The signs of diphtheria appear in a short period of time within three to five days after the infection has occurred. 

The most common symptom 

  • Gray, thick covering on the tonsils and throat. 

Other usual symptoms include

  • Fever.
  • A loud cough.
  • Swollen neck.
  • A sore throat.
  • Feeling discomfort.

If the infection prolongs, further symptoms may develop.

  • Difficulty in swallowing.
  • Slurred speech.
  • Sweating.
  • Rapid heartbeat.
  • Redness and ulcers in the affected region.

Risk factors

People who are at increased risk of contracting diphtheria include

  • Children and adults who don’t have up-to-date vaccinations
  • People living in crowded or unsanitary conditions
  • Anyone who travels to an area where diphtheria infections are more common

Complications

Left untreated, diphtheria can lead to:

  • Breathing problems. 
  • Heart damage. 
  • Nerve damage. 

Prevention

  • Today, the disease is not only treatable but also preventable with a vaccine.
  • The diphtheria vaccine is usually combined with vaccines for tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis). 
  • The three-in-one vaccine is known as the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine. 
  • The latest version of this vaccine is known as the DTaP vaccine for children and the Tdap vaccine for adolescents and adults.

Vaccination consists of a series of five shots, typically administered in the arm or thigh, given to children at these ages:

  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 15 to 18 months
  • 4 to 6 years
Source: DownToEarth and mayoclinic.org
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