What are the different complications of diphtheria?
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Complications from diphtheria are rare, but serious if not treated. They may include inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) which can potentially cause death, and damage to the nerves which can lead to paralysis of the limbs, eye muscles, and diaphragm causing respiratory failure. Swelling aRead more
Complications from diphtheria are rare, but serious if not treated. They may include inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) which can potentially cause death, and damage to the nerves which can lead to paralysis of the limbs, eye muscles, and diaphragm causing respiratory failure. Swelling and inflammation of the organs, including testicles (orchitis), pancreas (pancreatitis), ovaries (oophoritis), breasts (mastitis), brain (encephalitis), and membrane around the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) may also occur. Other complications noted include hearing loss and miscarriage during pregnancy.
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