diptheria Flashcards
1
Q
CF
A
sore throat, low-grade fever, and an adherent pseudomembrane
2
Q
what does the toxin cause
A
tissue necrosis and pseudomembrane formation
3
Q
incubation time
A
1-10 days
4
Q
why is it not seen in UK
A
due to vaccination
5
Q
what is the vaccination like
A
fractional - toxoid
6
Q
how many individual remain a carrier
A
clear toxin through antitoxin antibodies but remain carrier
7
Q
can it be life threatening
A
yes due to toxin production
8
Q
what can it cause
A
stridor
