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Diphtheria | Cause | Symptoms | Treatments

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Novosibirsk State University https://www.toscanalifesciences.org/en/projects/tumourimmunology/anna-kabanova/

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1. Checking symptoms
2. Swab nose and throat for the bacteria that is found with diphtheria.

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1. Using diphtheria antitoxin to stop the toxin made by the bacteria from damaging the body. This treatment is very important for respiratory diphtheria infections, but it is rarely used for diphtheria skin infections.
2. Using antibiotics to kill and get rid of the bacteria. This is important for both diphtheria infections in the respiratory system and on the skin.

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1. Vaccination - there four vaccines in the us that can be taken to help prevent diphtheria.
2. Wash your hands regularly and limit contact with infected material.

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This paper details the information of a diphtheria break out that occurred in south africa and effected a percentage of the population with a 27% mortality rate. Showcases how there have still been breakouts recently. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28478776/

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"a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin (poison). It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick." (CDC 2020)

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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1. soar throat and hoarseness in the throat
2. nasal discharge
3. swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes)

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Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death. CDC recommends vaccines for infants, children, teens, and adults to prevent diphtheria.

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Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death. CDC recommends vaccines for infants, children, teens, and adults to prevent diphtheria.