Paediatrics » Infections

Diphtheria

Diphtheria, an infectious disease, preventable by vaccination. Diphtheria spreads not only via respiratory secretions, but also via direct contact with wounds and other secretions. It's incubation period is 1 - 7 days. Clinically there is Local inflammation with copious pharyngeal exudates and white membrane over tonsils/ in the pharynx. Systemic disease caused by bacterial toxin starts 1 - 2 weeks after the local symptoms. Diagnosis is based history and clinical picture and confirmed by bacterial culture taken from pharyngeal exudates. Vaccination prevents complications caused by the toxin but it does not prevent infection. Basic vaccinations have been given, the protection is over 90%

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