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What is the primary mode of transmission of diphtheria?
What is the primary mode of transmission of diphtheria?
- Direct contact with an infected person
- Transmitted via respiratory secretions (correct)
- Contact with contaminated surfaces
- Consumption of contaminated food or water
What is the initial treatment for diphtheria?
What is the initial treatment for diphtheria?
- Horse serum antitoxin administration (correct)
- Surgical removal of the membrane
- Azithromycin and clarithromycin
- Isolation and observation
What is the recommended vaccination for diphtheria?
What is the recommended vaccination for diphtheria?
- DTaP vaccine (correct)
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Influenza vaccine
Flashcards
How is diphtheria spread?
How is diphtheria spread?
Spread through droplets from an infected person's nose or throat, usually when they cough or sneeze.
What is the initial treatment for diphtheria?
What is the initial treatment for diphtheria?
A powerful medicine called "antitoxin" is used to treat diphtheria.
What vaccine protects against diphtheria?
What vaccine protects against diphtheria?
The DTaP vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
Study Notes
Diphtheria Transmission and Treatment
- The primary mode of transmission of diphtheria is through respiratory droplets, such as coughing and sneezing, and close contact with an infected person.
- The initial treatment for diphtheria involves administering diphtheria antitoxin (DAT) and antibiotics, such as erythromycin or penicillin, to reduce the severity of the disease.
Diphtheria Vaccination
- The recommended vaccination for diphtheria is the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, which is typically administered to children in a series of five doses, starting at two months of age and continuing through 15-18 months of age.
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