Diphtheria Flashcards

1
Q

Diptheria is caused by

A

Corynebacterium diptheriae

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2
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Where is Diptheria present

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rare in US widespread in other countries

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3
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Transmission of Diptheria

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resp or contact with lesion

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4
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symptoms of Diptheria

A

mucus membrane or skin forms w/in 2-3 days causing obstruction

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5
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Complications of Diptheria

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due to absorbed toxin which can cause myocarditis, neuritis, death

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6
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Fatality rate of Diptheria

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5 - 10%

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7
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Diptheria can be managed with

A

antitoxin and antibiotics

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