Diphtheria A Case Report-Early Diagnosis And Treatment Leads To Favourable Outcome.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the toxin producing bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheria. Despite the introduction of mass immunization, outbreaks are still encountered in our country. Here we report a case of Diphtheria in a 8 year old un-immunised patient. This case shows the need to have high index of suspicion for diphtheria when managing a patient with membranous pharyngitis. We should have well equipped district laboratories and hospitals in Delhi as it will help in managing and diagnosing these cases early which can be life saving.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sunanda joshi, Dr. Nalini Mittal, Dr. Tarun Kumar Ravi
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