Diphtheria

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First case of diphtheria detected in NSW this century (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A case of diphtheria of the throat, a contagious and potentially deadly disease, has been confirmed in a two-year-old in northern NSW.

It can also cause swelling in the neck and inflammation of the heart and nerves. It is also recommended that adults get the combined diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine every 10 years and during pregnancy. A case of diphtheria of the throat, a contagious and potentially deadly disease, has been confirmed in a two-year-old in northern NSW.

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First diphtheria case in a century recorded (NEWS.com.au)

According to the North Coast Public Health Unit, the child has been given antibiotics, respiratory support and a diphtheria antitoxin, while the family and ...

It begins with sore throat, a loss of appetite, and a mild fever. Some more mild forms of the infection have been recorded in that period. According to NSW Health, diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection, and can be life-threatening.

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NSW records its first case of diphtheria in more than a century in ... (Daily Mail)

Diphtheria, a bacterial infection, was a common cause of death in children up until the 1940s. Cases in Australia are now rare due to high immunisation rates, ...

The infection can also cause the neck to swell. The doctor may notice a greyish-white membrane in your throat and if diphtheria is suspected. Pictured: a child with diphtheria of the throat It begins with sore throat, a loss of appetite, and a mild fever. The first symptoms are usually a sore throat, loss of appetite and a mild fever. Pictured: An early 20th century artwork by British artist Richard Tennant Cooper showing the threat of diphtheria

NSW reports century-first diphtheria case (Blue Mountains Gazette)

Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection. It affects the throat and tonsils in its most severe form, resulting in a greyish-white ...

Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection. They have mainly involved skin infections. A toddler is in intensive care after contracting the first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW in a century.

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Toddler diagnosed with first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW ... (The Guardian)

Unvaccinated two-year-old from northern NSW in intensive care in Queensland after being diagnosed with potentially deadly bacterial infection.

Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection. They have mainly involved skin infections. A toddler is in intensive care after contracting the first case of diphtheria of the throat in New South Wales in a century.

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Toddler in intensive care after contracting NSW's first case of ... (SBS)

The two-year-old child was not vaccinated against diphtheria, with the disease fatal in five to 10 per cent of people infected.

Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection. They have mainly involved skin infections. A toddler is in intensive care after contracting the first case of diphtheria of the throat in NSW in a century.

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