The Federal Government has issued a public warning to Nigerians against diphtheria stressing that everyone is at infectious risk of the disease. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.Information Guide Nigeria
The Health Promotion Department of the Federal Ministry of Health in a public advisory issued stated that the disease, a life-threatening infection caused by bacteria, is easily transmitted from person to person through coughing, sneezing, and contact with open sore/blister/wound on the skin.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaDiphtheria is caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae which produces a toxin that causes severe damage to the respiratory system, heart, skin, and other organs.
The disease has an incubation period of two to five days after exposure and can extend to 10 days in some cases.
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The advisory, therefore, cautioned that everyone is at risk of getting infected with diphtheria, especially children under five years and adults above 60 years.
It further stated that children who have not completed three doses of the Pentavalent vaccination, people living in crowded areas, people that practice poor personal hygiene and people living in areas with poor environmental hygiene and sanitary condition are also vulnerable.JAMB Result
“Additionally, people with weak immune systems, people that travel to infected areas, people living in areas with poor access to health facilities, people caring or having close contact with infected persons with diphtheria and healthcare workers in endemic areas are also at risk.”
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) had since December 2022, reported multiple diphtheria outbreaks in different states across the country.NYSC Portal
As of June 30, NCDC said it confirmed 798 diphtheria cases from 33 local government areas in eight states of the federation, including the FCT.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe centre added that so far, a total of 80 deaths were recorded from the confirmed cases.
The signs and symptoms commonly associated with diphtheria are sore throats, which can be mild or severe, scratchy and painful, with a thick gray or white membrane that covers the back of the throat and tonsils.