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Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsil(s), pharynx, and/or nose. A milder form of diphtheria can be limited to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium.
Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease spread by direct physical contact or breathing the secretions of those infected. Diphtheria was once quite common, but has now largely been eradicated in developed nations. In the United States for instance, there have been fewer than 5 cases a year reported since 1980, as the DPT (Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis) vaccine is given to all school children. Boosters of the vaccine are recommended for adults because the benefits of the vaccine decrease with age; they are particularly recommended for those travelling to areas where the disease has not been eradicated yet.
Signs and symptoms
The respiratory form has an incubation period of 2-5 days. The onset of disease is usually gradual. Symptoms include fatigue, fever, a mild sore throat and problems swallowing. Children infected have symptoms that include nausea, vomiting, chills, and a high fever, although some do not show symptoms until the infection has progressed further. In 10% of cases, patients experience neck swelling. These cases are associated with a higher risk of death. More on [ Diphtheria ]
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essentialhealth (Diana Ewald) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:13:46 -0000
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@bsleet You didn't get the memo? Tax cuts solve all problems! Job loss? Cut taxes. Terrorism? Cut taxes. You've got diphtheria? Cut taxes.
jeffsleasman (Jeff Sleasman) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:12:26 -0000
@bsleet You didn't get the memo? Tax cuts solve all problems! Job loss? Cut taxes. Terrorism? Cut taxes. You've got diphtheria? Cut taxes.
we have more jabs in decmeber for polio, diphtheria and tetanus :S and then the last servical cancer one
BethanieXx (Beth Birch) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:00 -0000
we have more jabs in decmeber for polio, diphtheria and tetanus :S and then the last servical cancer one
I am diphtheria- and tetanus-free because my mom made sure I was vaccinated. Thanks, mom! :-D
sawaboof (Sarah Booth) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:05 -0000
I am diphtheria- and tetanus-free because my mom made sure I was vaccinated. Thanks, mom! :-D
@EternalCow It was an animated film from '95. It was extremely loosely based off of the Diphtheria epidemic in Alaska in 1925.
JL_Anderson (J.L. Anderson) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:49:36 -0000
@EternalCow It was an animated film from '95. It was extremely loosely based off of the Diphtheria epidemic in Alaska in 1925.
Diphtheria Home Remedy Using Origanum majorana: Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads easily and occ.. http://bit.ly/4rB05N
Mamaherb (Mamaherb.com) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:59:10 -0000
Diphtheria Home Remedy Using Origanum majorana: Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads easily and occ.. http://bit.ly/4rB05N
An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us: Diphtheria - Approximately 1200 deaths per year have resulted from the ongoing diphtheria epidemic in the former Soviet Union which began in 1990 and is still going strong.
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Diphtheria - Scientific and medical article.
Diphtheria - Dr. Greene - Information on this childhood disease and immunization against it.
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Diphtheria Facts - Includes symptoms, cause, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
Kidshealth: Diphtheria - Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
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MayoClinic.com : Diphtheria - Features cause, symptoms and signs, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diphtheria - Factsheet with symptoms, cause, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Pediatric Oncall - Presented is a case study of a 1½ years old male patient with diptheria.
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