Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The symptoms of diphtheria include swollen neck lymph nodes, a gray thick membrane covering the throat, feeling of discomfort or illness, difficulty swallowing, fever, sore throat, cough, and wheezing. If left untreated, diphRead more
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The symptoms of diphtheria include swollen neck lymph nodes, a gray thick membrane covering the throat, feeling of discomfort or illness, difficulty swallowing, fever, sore throat, cough, and wheezing. If left untreated, diphtheria can cause:
-Damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, and nervous system.
– Inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) which can potentially cause death.
– Damage to the nerves which can lead to paralysis of the limbs, eye muscles, and diaphragm causing respiratory failure.
It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of diphtheria.
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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus. The clinical features of influenza include: - Abrupt onset of constitutional and upper respiratory tract signs and symptoms such as fever, chills, myalgia, headache, malaise, nonproductive cough, soreRead more
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus. The clinical features of influenza include:
– Abrupt onset of constitutional and upper respiratory tract signs and symptoms such as fever, chills, myalgia, headache, malaise, nonproductive cough, sore throat, and rhinitis.
See less– Atypical signs and symptoms of influenza virus infection can occur, including in frail, institutionalized elderly long-term care facility residents.
– Among young children with influenza, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may also occur with respiratory symptoms.
– Uncomplicated influenza signs and symptoms typically resolve after 3-7 days for the majority of people, although cough and malaise can persist for >2 weeks, especially in elderly people and those with chronic lung disease.