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Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Typical symptoms include a sore throat, fever, and swollen glands in the neck. The hallmark sign of diphtheria is the formation of a thick gray coating in the throat and tonsils, known as a pseudomembrane. In severe cases, diphtheria can lead to difficulty breathing, heart problems, and paralysis. Vaccination is highly effective in preventing diphtheria.
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What is the cause of diptheria?
The organism which causes diptheria is - Corynebacterium diphtheriae
What is the causative organism of diptheria?
The organism which causes diptheria is - Corynebacterium diphtheriae
How can diptheria be prevented?
diptheria can be prevented by getting shots and washing hands
What are examples of child diseases?
Typical childhood diseases are Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Diptheria, Whooping Cough, Pertussis. Vaccines are currently available for these diseases.
What are typical pregnancy symptoms?
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What are the symptoms of vulvar vestibulitis?
In addition to painful burning, typical VVS symptoms include:
How is the antitoxin for diptheria given?
The dose ranges from 20,000-100,000 units, depending on the severity and length of time of symptoms occurring before treatment. Diphtheria antitoxin is usually given intravenously.
What is diptheria?
Diphtheria's symptoms are head aces sore throat and thick grey sores in the throat which eventually swell your windpipe shut causing you to die you get this from negative weather sometimes but mostly from very sickening Bactirea's
Which are the typical postpartum depression symptoms?
Postpartum depression is sometimes called the baby blues. Typical postpartum depression symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, irritability and mood swings.
What did Eleanors mother die from?
diptheria
What is always caused by a bacterial infection?
Diptheria
How common is diptheria now?
It is rare now
