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==[[diphtheria overview|Overview]]== | ==[[diphtheria overview|Overview]]== |
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Diphtheria | |
Diphtheria causes a characteristic swollen neck, sometimes referred to as “bull neck”. |
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]Dima Nimri, M.D. [3]Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[4]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Diphtheria from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies