Health

Hi steemians.....
Good day everyone, How are you steemians today?
On this special occasion I will share about a disease of recognizing diphtheria.
This disease is epidemic and is very feared by society, children up to adults.

What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diptheriae that commonly attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Sometimes, it affects the skin. Included in this type of serious illness is highly contagious, diphtheria can be fatal for people with it.

Transmission of diphtheria
When a person breathes in air that contains the sprinkler of the person's saliva while sneezing or coughing.
Direct contact with ulcers on the skin of the sufferer. Usually this transmission occurs by people living in an environment that is less clean.
Through items contaminated by bacteria, such as towels, utensils, and others.

Why this diphtheria bacteria can be deadly ? The reason is because these bacteria produce toxins that kill healthy cells in the throat. Finally, this collection of dead cells forms a gray layer in the throat. Toxins from bacteria can also spread to the bloodstream, thus causing damage to the heart, kidneys and nervous system.

Prevention of diphtheria
Just keeping hygiene, and eating plenty of vegetables and fruits alone is not enough to prevent diphtheria. The most effective prevention for this disease is by immunization.
Age less than 1 year should get 3 times diphtheria immunization (DPT).
Children aged 1 to 5 years should get 2 repeat immunizations.
School-aged children should receive diphtheria immunization through the Elementary School Immunization program of grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3 or grade 5 students.
After that, repeat immunization is done every 10 years, including adults. If immunization status is incomplete, immediately immunize at the nearest health facility.

That's all I can share with the steemians, I'm still in the learning. There is still much I must learn again, let alone me as a medical.
Hope it can be useful for all steemian friends.