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. Diphtheria is a toxin-mediated disease that is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria or Corynebacterium ulcerans.
The bacteria must be affected by bacteriophage to cause the disease.
Its Incubation period is usually 2-5 days.
Symptoms most commonly occur as membranous-nasopharyngitis or obstructive-laryngotracheitis.
The patient can present with extensive cervical lymphadenitis.
Life-threatening manifestations include airway obstruction, myocarditis, cranial and peripheral neuropathies.
Dr. Tammy Wang describes that the disease transmits via respiratory tract droplets or direct contact with skin lesions.
Herd immunity has virtually eradicated the disease.
Treatment approaches to diphtheria are antitoxin, penicillin, erythromycin.

The following topics have discussed:
* Epidemiology of diphtheria
* Causative agent of diphtheria
* Symptoms of diphtheria
* Clinical manifestations of diphtheria
* Transmission of diphtheria
* Treatment approaches to diphtheria ...

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This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.