10 Questions
What should be obtained from the nose, throat, or other suspected lesions before antimicrobial drugs are administered?
Dacron swabs
What is the purpose of the DT test?
To detect toxigenicity
Why should treatment not be delayed for laboratory reports?
Because the clinical signs are strongly suggestive of diphtheria
Where should swabs be collected from?
From beneath any visible membrane
What should physicians do before collecting or submitting samples for culture?
Notify the clinical laboratory
What is the primary goal of treatment in diphtheria?
To rapidly suppress toxin production
How is diphtheria antitoxin produced?
By repeated injection of purified and concentrated toxoid in animals
What is the best way to avoid diphtheria?
Through vaccination
What is acquired through placenta and can last 1 or 2 years after birth?
Passive immunity
What is the term for individuals who have recovered from diphtheria but continue to carry the bacteria in the throat or nose?
Convalescent carriers
This quiz assesses your knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of tetanus, including the importance of early diagnosis and the role of vaccines. Learn how to identify symptoms and differentiate from other diseases. Test your understanding of tetanus prevention and treatment methods.
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