DIPTHERIA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

a) i) Define diphtheria 3% ii) Mention the causative organism responsible for causing diphtheria 2% b) i) Explain the pathophysiology of diphtheria 15% ii) mention the 5 types of diphtheria 10% C) Discuss the management of diphtheria under the following headings Diagnosis 10% -treatment 15% -nursing care 30 d) Explain the immunization regime for diphtheria s that may arise following tracheostomy. (30%)