What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is a contagious infection caused by Corynebacterium bacteria. Symptoms of sore throat, fever, and the formation of layers in the tonsils and throat. In severe cases, the infection may spread to other organs such as the heart and system. Some patients also suffer from skin infections. The bacteria that cause this disease produce harmful toxins if spread to other parts of the body. Diphtheria germs spread through the spray of saliva air in the air, such as sneezing and coughing, making it easy to easily spread. So, diphtheria patients should be isolated. Is it a deadly diphtheria ..? According to this doctor who is familiarly called Hinki, diphtheria is deadly because the bacteria cause it will produce toxin and the formation of thick white membranes in the throat or tonsils. "The white membrane in a few days will close the respiratory tract if the patient continues to descend into the lower respiratory tract, the patient becomes more difficult to breathe and should be punctured by his neck to give the airway, "Hinki said. What are the signs and symptoms of diphtheria? Although diphtheria bacteria can attack any tissue in the body, the most prominent signs are the throat and mouth. Common signs and symptoms of diphtheria are: Throat coated thick gray and gray Throat and hoarseness glands Swollen glands in the neck Respiratory problems and swallowing Water in the nose, drool Deep and shivering Hard cough Uncomfortable feeling Changes in vision Talking slurred Signs of shock, such as pale skin and cold, sweating and fast heart pounding.There are unfamiliar signs and symptoms. If you already have a proliferation, consult your doctor.
Provincial Health Office of Aceh stated that based on the results of investigation conducted Dipterocular Occurrence (KLB) in Aceh, caused by never get immunization and undergo complete immunization process.
"Based on our findings in the field when discussing with the families of victims who suffered from diphtheria. They confessed the result of not giving their children immunization as a child and there are also families who have given immunization but not complete, "said Abdul Fatah, Head of Disease Prevention and Disease Control Department, Tuesday (19/12/2017).
He said, currently diphtheria cases in Aceh has increased to 100 cases from 93 previous cases. Counting this week increased 7 cases in the past week. Even during the outbreak of Diphtheria (KLB) Diphtheria, the number of patients in Aceh was number two most nationally, after East Java
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