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5 reasons a person may be susceptible?
List 5 reason person my be susceptible
What type of diphtheria did Georges Seurat have?
The cause of Seurat's death is uncertain, and has been attributed to a form of meningitis, pneumonia, infectious angina, and/or (most probably)diphtheria. As far as I can find out diphtheria does not come in different types.
What is the most common victims it preys upon in corybacterium diphtheria?
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What liquids are most susceptible to bacterial growth?
There are quite a few liquids that are susceptible to bacterial growth. Water and sugary warm liquids are the most susceptible.
Where is diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a contagious bacteria that can lead to sore throat, low-grade fever, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, enlarged lymph nodes on your neck, a grayish membrane may form over the bridge of your nose, throat and tonsils may block your airway causing it to be difficult to swallow. It is transmitted by person to person though close contact with the discharge from an infected person's eyes, nose, throat or skin. Diphtheria demands immediate attention- any delay may lead to death. The infected person should be hospitalized, isolated and treated with antibiotics such as penicillin. Diphtheria is also known as Corynebacterium diptheriae.Diptheria is an upper respiratory tract illness. Symptoms of the disease are low fever, sore throat, swollen neck, and swelling of the tonsils, pharynx, and nasal cavity. The disease is spread through physical contact and breathing the air-borne secretions of the infected. The disease has been largely wiped out through vaccinations.
Who are the most common victums of diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
Who is most likely to catch diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
Who does diphtheria most commonly attack?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
What can happen if diphtheria is left untreated?
If not treated the person can die and infect others as well.
Can you still get diphtheria?
can you die from Diphtheria?
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.
Who is at risk to get diphtheria?
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
