DIPHTHERIA

An acute ,highly contagious bacterial

disease causing inflammation of the
mucous membrane formation of a
false membrane in the throat that
hinders breathing and swallowing
and potentially fatal heart and nerve
damage by a bacterial toxin in the
blood.
 RISK FACTORS
People who are at risk of catching diphtheria
include:
Children and adults who don have up to
date vaccinations.
People living in crowded or unsanitary
conditions.
Anyone who travel to an area where
diphtheria infections are more common.
 SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF DIPTHERIA

SIG THROAT
PAIN

FEVER

SWOLLEN NECK GLANDS

WEAKNESS OR FATIGUE
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF DIPTHERIA

DIFFICULTY
SWALLOWING
PROBLEM BREATHING (DYSPHAGIA)
DUE TO TISSUES
OBSTRUCTING THE
NOSE AND THROAT

NERVE,KIDNEY OR HEART PROBLEM(IF

BACTERIA ENTERS BLOODSTREAM
 PREVENTIONS
 The best way to prevent diphtheria is to get ‘’vaccinated’’.
 The diphtheria vaccine is combine with vaccines tetanus and
whooping cough known as “DPT vaccine”.
Dtap vaccine- for young children
-2,4 and 6 months
-15 through and 18 months
-4 through 6 years old
Tdap vaccine-for pre teens
-11 through 12 years old
Tol or Tdap vaccine-for adults
-every 10 years
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 TREATMENT
• Using diphtheria antitoxin to stop the
poison (toxin)produced by the bacteria
from damaging the body.
• Using (called antibiotics)to kill and get rid
of the bacteria

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 PHARMALOGIC TREATMENT

ANTITOXIN
This is also known as anti diphtheria
serum,it neutralizes the bacteria’s
toxins.Doctor use the anti toxin to
treat diphtheria that has affected the
respiratory system.
ANTIBIOTICS
Erythromycin or penicilin can
eredicate the bacteria and stop them
from spreading.Antibiotics can treat
diphtheria affecting the respiratory
system and skin.
Non Pharmalogic Treatment
 Bed Rest
 Avoid any physical exertion is particularly
important heart has been affected
You may need to get your nutrition
through liquids and soft foods a while
because of pain and difficulty
swallowing .
Strict isolation while youre contagious.
CARE PLAN/MANAGEMENT
Improve thermoregulation
Maintain room temperature
Advise the client to wear thin clothes that
absorb sweat easily
Encourage to increase oral fluid intake
Administer antipyretics as ordered.
Improve caloric intake.
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