Diphtheriae Flashcards
1
Q
Diphtheria:
Causative organism
A
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
2
Q
Diphtheria:
MoT (3)
A
droplet, direct contact, or indirect contact w/ contaminated fomite
3
Q
Diphtheria:
Virulence factor
A
diphtheria toxin
4
Q
Diphtheria:
Culture/ Dx (2)
A
tellurite medium (gray/black colonies), gram stain (club-shaped); treatment began before definitive identification
5
Q
Diphtheria:
Prevention
A
diphtheria toxoid vaccine (DTaP)
6
Q
Diphtheria:
Treatment (3)
A
antitoxin + penicillin or erythromycin
7
Q
Diphtheria:
Symptoms
A
sore throat, lack of appetite, low-grade fever
pseudomembrane forms on tonsils or pharynx that can block respiration
