DIPHTHERIA

Question 1

Acute febrile infection of the tonsil, throat, nose, larynx that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

Answer 1

DIPHTHERIA

Question 2

DIPHTHERIA causative agent:

Answer 2

CA: Corynebacterium diptheria (Klebs- Loeffler bacillus)

Question 3

DIPHTHERIA CLASSIFICATION:

Answer 3

bacteria

Question 4

DIPHTHERIA SOURCE OF INFECTION

Answer 4

§ Discharges and secretions from nose, nasopharynx
§ From skin and other lesions
§ Reservoir= Man

Question 5

DIPHTHERIA incubation period

Answer 5

2-5 days

Question 6

DIPHTHERIA PERIOD OF COMMUNICABILITY

Answer 6

2 weeks

Question 7

DIPHTHERIA MOT:

Answer 7

D-D-M
“Diptheria is a loyalista ni bbm”

§ Droplet
§ Direct contact
§ Milk (unpasteurized milk) has served as a vehicle

Question 8

DIPHTHERIA SUSCEPTIBILITY

Answer 8

§ INFANTS BORN OF MOTHERS who had diphtheria are relatively immune but disappears before the 6th
month after birth
§ RECOVERY FROM an attack of diphtheria does not
confer persistent immunity

Question 9

DIPHTHERIA Pathognomonic sign:

Answer 9

Pseudo membrane

Question 10

characterized by a thick, gray membrane covering the throat and
tonsils

Answer 10

Pseudo membrane (membrane of dead tissues d/t bacteria)

Question 11

types of DIPHTHERIA

Answer 11

1. Nasal diphtheria
2. Pharyngeal diphtheria
3. Laryngeal diphtheria

Question 12

Hoarseness of voice
what type of Diphtheria?

Answer 12

Laryngeal diphtheria

Question 13

a. Sore throat
b. Tonsillitis
c. Bull neck appearance (one of the PS)

what type of Diphtheria?

Answer 13

Pharyngeal diphtheria

Question 14

a. Coryza- enters the nasopharynx
b. Epistaxis
c. Adenitis/ lymphadenopathy

what type of Diphtheria?

Answer 14

Nasal diphtheria

Question 15

What is the purpose of Schick’s test in diagnosing diphtheria, and how is the test administered?

Answer 15

Purpose: Schick’s test determines susceptibility and immunity to diphtheria.
Administration: A minute amount of diphtheria toxin is injected into the skin of the LEFT forearm.

Question 16

The DIPHTHERIA dx test that assesses the individual’s immune response to diphtheria toxin by observing skin reactions. The injection of a 0.1-0.2 mL amount of toxin helps evaluate if the person has developed immunity. Administering it in the left forearm allows for standardized testing.

Answer 16

Schick’s test

Question 17

An induration of 10 mm wheal formation, indicating an erythematous reaction that developed after 4 days and persisted for 7 days before fading.

Answer 17

positive Schick’s test

Question 18

what will happen to a NEGATIVE Schick’s test?

Answer 18

no skin reaction

Question 19

DIPTHTHERIA dx test that determines hypersensitivity to the diphtheria toxoid given ID

Answer 19

Moloney’s test

Question 20

DIPHTHERIA MANAGEMENT:

Answer 20

o Proper disposal of secretions
o Coughing etiquette (cover mouth/nose) o Avoid use of common towels, glasses and eating
utensils (contact or direct/ indirect)
o Strict isolation (5 to 7 days)
o Rest
o Soft diet (tonsillar involvement); small, frequent feedings
o Pasteurization of milk: 71.6-71.7 C for 5-15 seconds

Question 21

PREVENTION of Diphtheria

Answer 21

DPT vaccine