In 2015, 4,500 cases were officially reported worldwide, down from nearly 100,000 in 1980.
Diphtheria is not common on the United States.
No, the noun 'diphtheria' is a common noun, a word for any instance of diphtheria.
In 2015, 4,500 cases were officially reported worldwide, down from nearly 100,000 in 1980.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Treatment is with the antibioticserythromycin or benzylpenicillin.
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
no
Only 1person had it in the entire world
1 to 10 days only
Cutaneous diphtheria is usually treated by cleansing the wound thoroughly with soap and water, and giving the patient antibiotics for 10 days.
The incubation period is two to seven days, with an average of three days. It is vital to seek medical help at once when diphtheria is suspected, because treatment requires emergency measures for adults as well as children.
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.