How do you get diptheria?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The best way to prevent diphtheria is to immunize your child at 6, 10 and 14 months old with the DPT shot.

Answer 3

Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.

Answer 4

Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.

Answer 5

Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.

Answer 6

Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air.

Answer 7

Bacteria