Diphtheria disease

Diphtheria is a disease caused by infected bacteria originating from Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diphtheria is a terrible disease where the past has caused thousands of deaths, and are still prevalent in areas of the world that have not been developed. The survivors of this disease suffer from paralysis of certain muscles and permanent damage to the heart and kidneys. Children aged one to ten years are very susceptible to this disease.
Transmission
Diphtheria is spread by inhaling the bacteria from the mouth or nasal fluids of infected people, from the fingers or towels are contaminated, and contaminated milk from the patient.
Symptoms
Presenting symptoms are sore throat, fever, difficulty breathing and swallowing, mucus from the mouth and nose, and very weak. Lymph nodes in the neck become enlarged and painful. Layer (membrane) to form a thick cover or if the back of the throat closes dibuangkan respiratory tract and cause lack of oxygen in the blood.
Treatment and prevention
Treatment for the disease include diphtheria antitoxin, which weakens the toxin and antibiotics. Erythromycin and penicillin helps eliminate germs and stop the discharge of toxins. Make a hole in the upper respiratory tract tube (tracheotomy) may be necessary to save lives. Generally, diphtheria can be prevented through vaccination. Infants, children, adolescents, and adults who do not have enough pelalian require a booster shot every 10 years.
Sources: Wikipedia Indonesia
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