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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diphtheria is a severe, potentially fatal childhood respiratory infection.
  • Despite available vaccinations, diphtheria persists in many regions, particularly developing countries.
  • Early recognition and prompt treatment are vital for managing diphtheria complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the demographic and clinical profiles of pediatric diphtheria patients.
  • To identify predictors of adverse outcomes in respiratory diphtheria cases.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of 180 patients diagnosed with respiratory diphtheria (2011-2014).
  • Data collected included demographics, immunization status, clinical presentation, complications, and patient outcomes.
  • Evaluation focused on identifying factors associated with mortality.

Main Results:

  • The most affected group was children under 5 years (48.33%).
  • Peak incidence occurred in September and October (62%).
  • Unimmunized (54%) and partially immunized (21%) patients were predominant.
  • Respiratory (44%) and cardiac (30%) complications were most common.
  • Cardiac complications had the highest mortality rate (63%).
  • Bull neck and pseudomembrane score >2 predicted high mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Diphtheria represents a preventable public health challenge in developing countries.
  • Enhanced vaccination coverage, including booster doses, is essential.
  • Early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies are critical for reducing diphtheria's impact.