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DIPHTHERIA




Definition

Body infection with Corynebacterium diphtheriae.


Cause


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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