What is true regarding Diphtheria ?
Nasal carriers are more dangerous than cases
Immunization prevent carrier state
Cases are most impoant as source of infection
Hemagglutination test has been replaced by Schick test
Diphtheria Causative agent - Corynebacterium diphtheria, a gram + bacilli, non-motile organism . Incubation period 2-6 days Immunization does not prevent carrier state. Carriers are more impoant source of infection (dangerous) than cases.
Respiratory Infections