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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Diphtheria Vaccination

Prevention Overview Articles

Diphtheria
Routine childhood immunizations and adult boosters prevent the disease. See: Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)
Source:ADAM
Date:June 17, 2008
Diphtheria
People with diphtheria who develop myocarditis may be treated with oxygen and with medications to prevent irregular heart rhythms. An artificial pacemaker may be needed. Persons with difficulty swallowing can be fed through a tube inserted into th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Diphtheria
Diphtheria patients who develop myocarditis may be treated with oxygen and with medications to prevent irregular heart rhythms. An artificial pacemaker may be needed. Patients with difficulty swallowing can be fed through a tube inserted into the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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