Diphtheria

Bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, affecting the respiratory tract and sometimes the skin.

Transmission

Through respiratory droplets or contact with infected skin lesions.

Symptoms

Sore throat, fever, formation of pseudomembranes in the throat.

Risks

Airway obstruction, myocarditis, paralysis.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

Infantrix DTPa-HBV
Infantrix DTPa-IPV
Infantrix DTPa-IPV+Hib
Pentacoq
Pentavac
Prohibit DTP
Revaxis
Td-Virelon
Td-pur
Tetracoq
Tetramune
Tetravac
Vaxelis