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How can people prevent from getting diphtheria?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
When was diphtheria most dangerous for people?
Diphtheria would have been very dangerous in the 1800s when settlers began moving into areas and establishing towns. Ill people would have spread disease and adequate medical care was not available.
Can you prevent Diphtheria?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Why do you need the tdap?
To prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertusis.
What are facts about diphtheria?
Nearly one out of every Ten people that get Diphtheria, die from it
Can you get Diphtheria?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
How is the mode of transmission of diphtheria?
Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.
Why don't people talk about diphtheria anymore?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
What is the mode of transmission of diphtheria?
Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.
Can you get infected with diphtheria again?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
Can diphtheria recur?
Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.
How do you get diptheria?
Diphtheria is transmitted from person to person through close contact with the discharge from an infected person's eyes, nose, throat or skin.Diphtheria is a bacterial disease (corynebacterium diphtheriae) that has an [incubation period] of one week. The symptoms include a sore throat, fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, and a thick grayish membrane forms over the tonsils and pharynx which can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing. Diphtheria can also affect the heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Diphtheria is cured with an antitoxin that neutralizes the toxin. Respirators and antibiotics are used to minimize the complications. [Vaccine] and booster shots for diphtheria were developed in 1920.Diphtheria is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. There are two types of diphtheria: respiratory and cutaneous. Respiratory diphtheria involves the nose, throat and tonsils, and cutaneous diphtheria involves the skin. Cutaneous diphtheria is discussed below.
