Diphtheria Disease

Diphtheria Disease

Diphtheria is a disease caused by bacteria infected with Corynebacterium diphtheriae sourced from. Diphtheria is a terrible disease where the past has led to thousands of deaths, and is still endemic in areas of the underdeveloped world. Survivors of this disease suffer from paralysis of certain muscles and permanent damage to the heart and kidneys. Children aged one to ten years are very susceptible to this disease.

Transmission
Diphtheria germs spread by inhalation of fluid from the mouth or nose of people infected, of the fingers or towels are contaminated, and from milk contaminated patients
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Symptoms
Presenting symptoms are sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing and swallowing, mucus from the mouth and nose, and is very weak. Lymph nodes in the neck are enlarged and sore. Lining (membrane) formed a thick covering the back of the throat or if flushed close the respiratory tract and cause lack of oxygen in the blood.

Treatment and prevention
Treatment for this disease include diphtheria antitoxin, which weakens toxin and antibiotics. Erythromycin and penicillin helps eliminate germs and stop the discharge of toxins. Make a hole in the upper respiratory tract pipe (tracheotomy) may need to save lives. Generally diphtheria can be prevented through vaccination. Infant, child, adolescent, and adults who do not have enough pelalian need a booster shot every 10 years.

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