Diphtheria

2023 - 3 - 7

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Diphtheria patients show kidney failure signs, brain complications ... (The Punch)

The Kano State Case Manager for the diphtheria outbreak, Dr Salma Suwaid, said patients with diphtheria are presenting with renal failure, slow heart rate, ...

All the cases were readmitted after being managed and discharged,” she highlighted. All cases presented with progressive weakness, bulbar palsy, changes in voice, inability to swallow fluids, and ptosis. All the patients that died had a triad of thrombocytopenia-bradycardia-renal failure. Dr Suwaid said the state recorded 35 cases of Sinus Bradycardia. “We had 11 cases of neurological complications. Of this number, 360 were females and 423 were males.

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JUST-IN: Diphtheria Kills 61 In Kano (Leadership Newspaper)

Suwaid, who spoke at a webinar organised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with the theme 'Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination Response', ...

Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling, and difficulty in breathing. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Suwaid, who spoke at a webinar organised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with the theme ‘Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination Response’, said a total of 783 (360 male and 423 female) patients have been admitted so far in the State.

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61 killed in diphtheria outbreak in Kano, says NCDC (TheCable)

At least 61 persons are said to have died from the outbreak of diphtheria in Kano state. Salma Suwaid, Kano diphtheria case manager, spoke on Monday at a ...

“Sixty-eight percent of patients have been discharged, 1.66 percent absconded, and 12.2 percent died.” “Eighty-three percent of deaths occurred in patients with the onset of symptoms greater than three days and an average of 15 admission days,” she said. At least 61 persons are said to have died from the outbreak of diphtheria in

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Diphtheria infection kills 61 in Kano (Vanguard)

A deadly infection called diphtheria has killed 61 people in Kano State. Diphtheria is a serious bacterial that.

“As DAT is of equine origin, there is a risk of rare but severe anaphylaxis reaction and a frequent risk of mild reaction. Dr Suwaid also said a total of 783 patients have been on admission so far. Suwaid, who is also a Consultant Paediatrician noted that the average hospital stay of the patients is four days.

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Kano records 61 diphtheria deaths — NCDC (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has disclosed that no fewer than 61 diphtheria deaths have been recorded.

Adejoke Oladele, the representative of the director, of disease control and immunisation at, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said the agency is working closely with the NCDC and partners to ensure a rapid increase in diphtheria vaccination coverage “Eighty-three per cent of deaths occurred in patients with the onset of symptoms greater than three days and an average of 15 admission days,” she said. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has disclosed that no fewer than 61 diphtheria deaths have been recorded in Kano State

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Diphtheria: NCDC confirms 61 dead in Kano (Ripples Nigeria)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on Monday at least 61 persons had been killed by diphtheria in Kano State. Diphtheria is a contagious |

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61 Die Of Diphtheria In Kano (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and upper airways, causing difficulty in breathing, heart failure, and even death.

The government must prioritize vaccination efforts to protect the health and well-being of its citizens. Speaking at the event, Dr Suwaid revealed that a total of 783 patients have been admitted to the hospital so far, with 360 females and 423 males. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and upper airways, causing difficulty in breathing, heart failure, and even death.

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Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 61 In Kano (Leadership Newspaper)

Suwaid, who spoke at a webinar organised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with the theme “Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination.

Also, the representative of the director, Disease Control and Immunisation, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Adejoke Oladele, said the Agency was working closely with the NCDC and partners to ensure a rapid increase in diphtheria vaccination coverage. Suwaid, who spoke at a webinar organised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with the theme “Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria: Vaccination Response”, said a total of 783 (360 male and 423 female) patients have been admitted so far in the state. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual.

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