Diphtheria Flashcards
1
Q
Diptheria is caused by
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Corynebacterium diptheriae
2
Q
Where is Diptheria present
A
rare in US widespread in other countries
3
Q
Transmission of Diptheria
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resp or contact with lesion
4
Q
symptoms of Diptheria
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mucus membrane or skin forms w/in 2-3 days causing obstruction
5
Q
Complications of Diptheria
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due to absorbed toxin which can cause myocarditis, neuritis, death
6
Q
Fatality rate of Diptheria
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5 - 10%
7
Q
Diptheria can be managed with
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antitoxin and antibiotics
