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Diphtheria, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

DIPHTHERIA









Diphtheria is a serious problem in current days. It
is a bacterial problem that effects the mucous membrane of the throat and nose.
It is a contagious disease which spread from one person to another. But still
it can be prevented through vaccines.

Diphtheria must be treated as soon as possible
because it can seriously damage your kidney, liver and heart also.




Causes

1. ·       
   Diphtheria is a problem caused by a
   bacteria called corynebacterium diphtheria.


2. ·       
   This disease can spread from one person
   to another one. It will spread through some belongings such as cup, or used
   tissue. If you come in contact with an infected person then also you will be in
   a risk of being infected by them.


3. ·       
   When you are sitting around any infected
   person when they sneeze, cough, or blow their nose then also you can be
   infected by them.


4. ·       
   If bacterial infection is not visible in
   them then also they can transmit infection for up to 6 weeks.

Symptoms




There are many simple signs or symptoms of
diphtheria which warns us:-

·       
It will also create problems for your
body, such as grey coating on

1.     Nose

2.     Throat

3.     Tongue

4.     Airway

·       
It creates toxins that can effect many
other parts of your body such as

1.     Heart

2.     Brain

3.     Kidneys

·       
Other visible symptoms of diphtheria
are:-

1.     Fever

2.     Chills

3.     Swollen
glands

4.     A
loud, barking cough, a sore throat

5.     Bluish
skin, drooling and a general feeling of uneasiness or discomfort.

6.     Patient
may feel difficulty in breathing or swallowing, changes in vision, slurred
speech.

7.     One
may also feel shock, such as pale and cold skin, sweating and heart starts
beating rapidly.




Prevention

1. ·       
   We can prevent diphtheria by the use of
   vaccines and antibiotics.


2. ·       
   Doctors always advice a single shot of
   DtaP along with vaccines for pertussis and tetanus. It is recommended for the
   children at the age of, 2, 4, 6, 12 to 18 months resp. and also of 4 to 6
   years.

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