Symptoms of diphtheria in children

The infection is transmitted by airborne droplets froma sick person or a carrier of the bacteria to a healthy person. In rare cases, a child can become infected through toys or household items. The diphtheria bacillus can live in the external environment for a long time, withstanding low temperatures. It dies only when disinfected and boiled.diphtheria in a childPrevention of diphtheria in children is vaccinationPhoto: Getty How diphtheria manifests itself in different organs:

  • Diphtheria nasopharynx. Nasal passages are affected and serous or circulatory discharges develop, developing into purulent ones. Slight increase in temperature, difficulty breathing due to edema. Rarely leads to complications.
  • Diphtheria of the oropharynx. Tight tonsil deposits are formed, bleeding begins when you try to scrape them off. Zev red and swollen, pain when swallowing. The temperature may rise to 39 ° C. Sometimes accompanied by abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Diphtheria larynx. The most dangerous and rapidly developing form of the disease. In the initial stage, a high temperature is observed, more than 39 ° C. Increasing hoarseness, strong barking cough. In the second stage begins noisy intense breathing. And at the third there is oxygen deficiency, at this stage due to asphyxiation may be fatal.

The danger of diphtheria lies in possible complications such as toxic shock, severe heart disease, pneumonia, kidney damage and damage to the peripheral nervous system.

Prevention of diphtheria in children

The main preventive measure is vaccination,which is carried out according to the calendar schedule. The vaccination is done in three stages at 3, 4.5 and 6 months. Then revaccination is carried out at 18 months, 7 and 14 years. A vaccinated child can get diphtheria, but in a mild form, without complications. It is also very important to strengthen the child's immunity. If the disease is detected, the patient is isolated. Contact persons are observed for a week, and an examination is carried out. If the disease is detected, immediate treatment is started, and diphtheria antitoxin is administered without fail. Quarantine is introduced in the preschool or school educational institution where the patient was. Diphtheria is not dangerous if treatment is started on time. If you notice at least one of the listed signs of the disease in your child, immediately consult a doctor. Read also:

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