Sore throat: Very dangerous manifestations of diphtheria are outbreaks

Diphtheria bacteria are most common in patients with sore throats caused by false diaphragmatic sore throat in the nasopharynx.

Diphtheria is an infection caused by diphtheria (corynebacterium diphtheria). Bacteria secrete extracellular toxins that damage the nasopharynx, throat, nose, larynx, skin and other mucous regions .

Disease outbreaks do not follow a clear season, only the source of the disease will be infected. Diphtheria bacteria are most common in patients with sore throats caused by false diaphragmatic sore throat in the nasopharynx.

Diphtheria can be transmitted from infected people to others through inhalation (sneezing, coughing) and direct contact . When the sick person coughs or sneezes, the bacteria will spread around in the air or through skin contact when scratched, leading to the spread of diphtheria bacteria.

Patient's life will be threatened when white patches spread, blocking airways. In addition, diphtheria toxins will also be released to cause myocarditis, resulting in respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock and death.

Patient's life will be threatened when white patches spread

Diphtheria is more common in children 3 - 4 years and older. In adults with a healthy immune system, the chance of illness can go up to 60% -70%. If it leads to severe complications such as airway obstruction or myocarditis, it is very difficult to save. The only way to prevent the disease is to vaccinate to increase immunity .

Symptoms of diphtheria can be confusing with some manifestations of viral respiratory infections. Therefore, when there are symptoms of severe sore throat or inability to swallow, neck swollen, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, extreme weakness and contact with people suspected of having diphtheria, fever, need to come immediately health service.

To prevent this disease, it should be noted:

Wear a mask when contacting people with diphtheria

1. For diphtheria patients, patients need to be isolated for at least 2 days after appropriate antibiotic treatment and wear masks when exposed.Also need to clean rooms, personal belongings . with antiseptic solution.
2. Need diphtheria vaccination for children 5 in 1 Quenvaxim nasal at 2 - 4 months of age according to the Ministry of Health's schedule, repeat booster diphtheria vaccine - pertussis - tetanus at 18 months of age.
3. Wash your hands often with soap, cover your mouth when coughing, sneezing, limit contact with sick or suspicious people.