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There is a current outbreak of a disease called Diphtheria in Nigeria.
Cases have been reported in Lagos, Kano, Yobe and Osun
This is a disease no one envisaged as it is vaccine preventable
Here are some signs you should know and what to do
Please share if you see this
There is a current outbreak of a disease called Diphtheria in Nigeria.
Cases have been reported in Lagos, Kano, Yobe and Osun
This is a disease no one envisaged as it is vaccine preventable
Here are some signs you should know and what to do
Diphtheria is a disease caused by a Bacteria called CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIA
It is usually spread by contact with infected people , droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing, or infected objects
Some people can actually carry the bacteria without showing symptoms
It is usually spread by contact with infected people , droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing, or infected objects
Some people can actually carry the bacteria without showing symptoms
Some signs & symptoms
Usually starts about 2-10 days after infection
Fever
Chill
Red eye
Tiredness
Sore throat
Swollen neck
Cough
Headache
Blood from Nose
It also produces toxins that can destroy the airways this can show as a greyish white patch in the throat as shown below
Usually starts about 2-10 days after infection
Fever
Chill
Red eye
Tiredness
Sore throat
Swollen neck
Cough
Headache
Blood from Nose
It also produces toxins that can destroy the airways this can show as a greyish white patch in the throat as shown below
The dangers of Diphtheria can extend to wide spread system if untreated
It produces chemicals called TOXINS that can travel in the blood to other organs
It can cause Heart problems, Heart damages and even destroy some nerves in the Head
It produces chemicals called TOXINS that can travel in the blood to other organs
It can cause Heart problems, Heart damages and even destroy some nerves in the Head
How to reduce risk
Parents should ensure their children get the vaccines , there are 3 doses as stipulated by our immunisation schedule
People will suspected signs and symptoms should isolate and call the NCDC Toll number (as indicated at the end of the thread )
Parents should ensure their children get the vaccines , there are 3 doses as stipulated by our immunisation schedule
People will suspected signs and symptoms should isolate and call the NCDC Toll number (as indicated at the end of the thread )
We as healthcare workers have a duty to have a high index of suspicion and report cases
People who have had close contact with confirmed cases are also treated appropriately
People who have had close contact with confirmed cases are also treated appropriately
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