Nasty bug transmitted from person to person through close physical and respiratory contact. It can cause infection of the nasopharynx, which may lead to breathing difficulties and death.
Up to 10% of those infected die because of Diphtheria.1
Through the inhalation of infectious particles which are excreted through coughing or sneezing. The disease can be transmitted through close contact with infected persons.1
Cases are reported worldwide from many areas including North- and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and Middle East.1 But the disease is more common in countries which do not offer routine vaccination.
Fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, general feeling of being unwell, loss of appetite and sometimes hoarseness.1
Severe diphtheria can cause difficulty breathing which can be fatal. There may also be serious effects on the heart and nervous system. You need to get treatment with antibiotics and antitoxin promptly and hospitalization is necessary to monitor for any complications.1