Diphtheria
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
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Treatment
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cough in adults
cough in children
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
sore throat in adults
sore throat in children
warning signs
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Diphtheria Transmission
Facts about diphtheria:
People with diphtheria release the bacteria into the air on droplets of mucus when they sneeze or
cough
.
The virus bacteria invades the lungs of others when they inhale the droplets.
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Related Conditions
Laryngitis
Mononucleosis
Pharyngitis
Strep throat
Tonsillitis
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Strep Throat Checkup
Cough
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarse voice
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Apr 4, 2008
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Diphtheria References:
Matheson AJ, Goa KL. Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Triacelluvax; DTaP3-CB): a review of its use in the prevention of Bordetella pertussis infection. Paediatr Drugs. 2000 Mar-Apr;2(2):139-59.
McCluney NA, McKerrow WS. Should we be concerned about diphtheria in the UK? Surgeon. 2004 Aug;2(4):234-5.
Pichichero ME, Rennels MB, Edwards KM, Blatter MM, Marshall GS, Bologa M, Wang E, Mills E. Combined tetanus, diphtheria, and 5-component pertussis vaccine for use in adolescents and adults. JAMA. 2005 Jun 22;293(24):3003-11.
