Diphtheria in Children
Pedisupport2024-08-09T16:35:41+00:00Diphtheria is an acute illness caused by a toxin released from the bacterium C. diphtheriae. The DTaP vaccine prevents this illness. Dr. Bornstein will discuss practical insights into understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments. DEFINITION OF DIPHTHERIA: An acute illness caused by a toxin released from the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. SYMPTOMS: Runny nose and congestion [...]
Diphtheria in Children
Pedisupport2024-01-02T17:27:46+00:00Diphtheria is a bacterial disease that can cause a sore throat, difficulty breathing, and fever. It was common in the early 1900s, but the DTap vaccine has made it a rare disease in the U.S. Dr. Bornstein discusses symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for diphtheria. DEFINITION: An acute illness caused by a toxin released from [...]