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DIPHTHERIA

Definition
Body infection with Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Cause
- Infection with Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Contamination can be done by air or by direct contact with infected wounds, in this case patient develops a skin diphtheria
Signs and symptoms
In case of pharyngeal affectation: sore throat, hoarseness, malaise, fever, and discharge from the nose. In case of nasal affectation patients may experience runny nose, malaise and fever.
A common cause in all patients is represented by respiratory problems.
Hygienic-dietary rules
It is especially important that children should be vaccinated against diphtheria
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