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Insert 2–3 clinical photos of varying severity pseudomembranes.

Diagnosis of diphtheria involves:

This patient survived after tracheostomy, 14-day erythromycin, and ICU monitoring – but developed residual foot drop. Diphtheria.ppt

Corynebacterium diphtheriae (also C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis – emerging zoonotic variants). ulcerans and C

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. The disease is highly contagious and can spread rapidly through respiratory droplets, contact with contaminated surfaces, or close contact with an infected person. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for diphtheria, as well as provide an overview of the disease in the form of a detailed -style presentation. The disease is highly contagious and can spread

The Elek test is used to determine if the strain produces the diphtheria toxin. Treatment and Management

Symptoms usually appear 2 to 5 days after exposure. Key clinical signs include: