10 Questions
What is the etiology of diphtheria?
Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
What is the main toxin produced by toxigenic strains of C. diphtheriae?
Toxigenic strains produce a protein toxin.
What are the symptoms associated with diphtheria?
Diphtheria can cause systemic toxicity, myocarditis, and polyneuropathy.
What is the appearance of C. diphtheriae under a microscope?
C. diphtheriae has a characteristic club-shaped bacillary appearance and forms clusters of parallel rays.
How is respiratory diphtheria characterized?
Respiratory diphtheria is characterized by the formation of pseudomembranes in the pharynx.
What are the early complications of diphtheria?
Airway obstruction
What are the late toxic manifestations of diphtheria?
Polyneuropathy and myocarditis
What percentage of hospitalized patients in the Kyrgyz Republic outbreak had myocarditis?
22%
What is the median time to death in hospitalized patients with diphtheria?
4.5 days
When does polyneuropathy typically occur in diphtheria?
3-5 weeks after the onset
Test your knowledge about Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Learn about its symptoms, complications, and treatment options in this informative quiz.
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