Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria 2023: Causes, Symptoms and Preventive Measures

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Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria 2023: Causes, Symptoms and Preventive Measures – There is a serious outbreak like coronavirus, ebola virus in Nigeria recently. It is called diphtheria. Diphtheria is already in Nigeria and currently circulating around the country. This article is to sensitize the general public on diphtheria outbreak. The diphtheria awareness is to enable everyone know how to prevent it as it is also deadly. See full details of diphtheria below

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What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart rhythm problems, and even death. CDC recommends vaccines for infants, children, teens, and adults to prevent diphtheria.

Is Diphtheria a disease or sickness?

Diphtheria is a serious infection that leads to so many diseases or sicknesses such as difficulty in breathing, heart rhythm problems and often results to death. This is why it is a deadly infection and measures to curtail it is highly needed.

Causes of Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is caused by a bacteria called Corynbacterium diphtheriae.

How does diphtheria spread?

Diphtheria spread through close contact with an infected person
Through coughing or sneezing.
People can also get sick from touching infected open sores or ulcers

Signs and symptoms of Diphtheria

Thick, gray coating on the back of the throat
Difficulty swallowing
Weakness, sore throat
Low-grade fever
Swollen glands in the neck
Barking cough
Racing heart

Complications of diphtheria

The disease can cause serious complications such as:

Heart failure
Nerve damage
It can be fatal if not treated promptly
The bacteria can also infect the skin, causing open sores or ulcers

How to Prevent diphtheria infection

To prevent the spread of diphtheria, it is important to practice good hygiene such as washing your hands frequently and avoiding close contact with infected individuals
Vaccination is also an effective way to prevent the disease
The World Health Organization recommends that all children be vaccinated against diphtheria as part of their routine childhood immunizations.

Diphtheria outbreak and places in Nigeria it is gotten to

The NCDC is currently responding to the cases in Lagos, Yobe, Osun and Kano State, Nigeria.

Please let all hand be on deck in curtailing the spread of this deadly infection, diphtheria. We can do it if we unite.

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