Diphtheria is a Common Pediatric Complication Treated Efficiently at Panchmukhi Hospital
Diphtheria is a severe infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that produce toxins and lead to this infection. It can lead to difficulty in breathing, can cause irregular heart rhythms, and even death in severe cases.
Causes of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a critical infection that is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae which produces a toxin that can be the root cause of this disease. These toxins can cause people to get this infection and make them sick. The bacteria that cause Diphtheria spread from person to person, usually through nasal droplets, like from coughing or sneezing. People can also get sick from touching infected open sores or ulcers present in the patient.
Signs and Symptoms of Diphtheria
Diphtheria can infect the respiratory tract of the human body which mainly involves breathing and skin. Symptoms of diphtheria might depend on the body part that is affected by this infection and can vary from person to person. People who are exposed to diphtheria usually start having symptoms in 2–5 days if they catch this infection and can get worse in the days to come. There are mainly two types of Diphtheria:-
- Respiratory Diphtheria
- Skin Diphtheria
Diagnosis and Treatment
For the diagnosis of diphtheria, the swab from the throat is taken or the sample of the infected ulcers is sent for testing in the lab. Doctors can utilize the diphtheria antitoxin to stop the bacteria from damaging the body. This treatment is essential for respiratory diphtheria infections, but it is not usually used for diphtheria or skin infections. Antibiotics can also be utilized to kill or get rid of the bacteria that can be effective in saving the life of the patient. This is important for diphtheria infections in the respiratory system, the skin, and other parts of the body. The medical team from the Pediatric department of Panchmukhi Superspeciality Hospital Pvt Ltd, Patna is capable of offering the best treatment for patients suffering from diphtheria. Just visit our hospital and contact our expert pediatric team now!