ABOUT DIPHTHERIA

 Rishabh has written an article about Diphtheria. The soft tissues of the nose, throat, and occasionally the skin are the main targets of diphtheria, a serious and potentially fatal bacterial illness. 

Diphtheria can lead to severe complications if left untreated or if treatment is delayed. The toxin produced by the bacterium can affect various organs and systems in the body, resulting in the following complications:

• Myocarditis: This is inflammation of the heart muscle, which can cause abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, and, in some cases, death.
• Peripheral Neuropathy: Diphtheria can damage the nerves, leading to paralysis of limbs, eye muscles, and the diaphragm (the muscle essential for breathing), potentially resulting in respiratory failure.
• Kidney Problems: Diphtheria can affect the kidneys, causing proteinuria (the presence of protein in the urine), kidney failure, and, in severe cases, death.
• Bleeding Problems: Due to reduced levels of platelets (blood cells responsible for clotting), individuals with diphtheria may experience symptoms such as bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and internal bleeding.

It’s important to note that the risk of death from diphtheria is higher in children under 5 years old and adults over 60 years old.

Rishabh has written an article about Diphtheria. The soft tissues of the nose, throat, and occasionally the skin are the main targets of diphtheria, a serious and potentially fatal bacterial illness. 

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