Diptheria
- Caused by CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPTHERIAE --(RODS)
- Highly contagious airborne disease, especially among kids. (coughing sneezing).
Incubation period 7-9 days. Because it is caused by Exotoxins produced by this germ.
Symptoms = High fever-severe cough-congestion and production of heavy mucus which can cause blockage of air passage of kids.
Preventon = Vaccine DPT. practically illiminated in US. Antibiotics work well.