CDC tracks diphtheria cases nationally. Diphtheria is now an uncommon disease in the United States.

2024年2月12日 · Diphtheria is a name for any illness caused by a toxin produced by some strains of C. diphtheriae. Diphtheria toxin, rather than C. diphtheriae, is responsible for the serious effects of diphtheria. The toxin kills healthy tissues and can cause many serious health problems. What it …

2024年2月12日 · Diphtheria is an acute disease caused by toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Diphtheria is very rare in the United States and usually associated with international travel. Prophylaxis and vaccination are recommended to prevent diphtheria.

2024年2月12日 · If the bacteria make diphtheria toxin, the resulting infection is known as diphtheria. Symptoms depend on the affected part of the body. Respiratory diphtheria is a very serious condition. Diphtheria skin infections rarely cause severe issues.

2024年4月23日 · Persons with suspected diphtheria should be promptly given diphtheria antitoxin and antibiotics in adequate dosage, without waiting for laboratory confirmation. Respiratory support and airway maintenance should also be provided as needed.

2024年2月12日 · Respiratory and cutaneous diphtheria are the most common disease presentations. Respiratory diphtheria can lead to severe complications including myocarditis, neuropathy, airway obstruction, and death. Diphtheria has clinical features that can be confused with other infections.

2024年6月26日 · CDC recommends diphtheria vaccination for everyone. Diphtheria vaccines are the best way to protect against diphtheria and are very effective. Talk to a vaccine provider if you have questions about diphtheria vaccines.

2024年6月26日 · Diphtheria vaccines are combined with tetanus and sometimes whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines. Diphtheria vaccines work well but protection decreases over time. Due to vaccination, diphtheria is now nearly unheard of in the United States.

2021年8月6日 · Td vaccine can prevent tetanus and diphtheria. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Diphtheria spreads from person to person. TETANUS (T) causes painful stiffening of the muscles. Tetanus can lead to serious health problems, including being unable to open the mouth, having trouble swallowing and breathing, or death.

2024年2月12日 · Healthcare providers most often diagnose diphtheria based on clinical presentation. Collect specimens for confirmatory testing prior to starting presumptive therapy when possible. Treat respiratory diphtheria with antitoxin and antibiotics.