Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that generally attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, and can sometimes affect the skin. The disease is highly contagious and includes serious potentially life-threatening infections.
-Causes of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria. The spread of these bacteria can occur easily, especially for people who do not get diphtheria vaccine.
Diphtheria Symptoms
can be seen in the picture below ⬇⬇
if there are these symptoms then immediately conclude to the doctor, This disease should be treated as soon as possible to prevent complications.
treatment for diphtheria
-Drug
*Antibiotics
Stopping growth or killing bacteria.
- Penicillin Antibiotics
Stopping the growth or killing of certain bacteria.
and for prevention can provide: DTaP Vaccine
Education:
- General prevention and hygiene
- Special Prevention consists of DPT immunization and career care
- Immunization is performed 4-6 weeks after corticosteroid treatment is stopped