Diphtheria secondary prevention
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Overview
There are no established guidelines for secondary prevention of diphtheria. However, early diagnosis and prompt and adequate treatment—including the administration of antitoxin and antibiotics, good nursing care, maintenance of airway may help reduce progression of the disease and prevent complications in affected individuals.
Secondary Prevention
There are no established guidelines for secondary prevention of diphtheria. However, early diagnosis and prompt and adequate treatment—including the administration of antitoxin and antibiotics, good nursing care, maintenance of airway may help reduce progression of the disease and prevent complications in affected individuals:
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with the appropriate antibiotic therapy and diphtheria antitoxin
- Good nursing care, include:
- Monitor serial electrocardiograms
- Measurement of cardiac enzymes
- Monitored neurologic status
- Adequate airway management is important to reduce the risk of airway obstruction
- Respiratory droplet isolation (respiratory tract disease ) or contact precautions (cutaneous disease)
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