Diptheria

MODES OF SPREAD

• Spread mainly by droplet infection
• Transmitted directly from infected cutaneous lesions
• Spread by objects (e.g., cups, thermometers, toys, pencils) contaminated by patient nasopharyngeal secretions

  SYMPTOMSFever, red sore throat, weakness, and headache due to infection of tonsils.

• The lymph glands in the neck become enlarged and swollen
• The victim has difficulty breathing and cannot talk.
• The breath has an unpleasant, distinct odor
• Nasal discharge and excoriated skin around the nose caused by skin diphtheria
• Toxin forms a thick, grayish white membrane that completely covers the throat

PREVENTION

• To prevent diphtheria the every child should should be vaccinated with DPT vaccine at 6, 10, 14 weeks (according to National immunization schedule)
• Immediately take medical care with the appearance of symptoms