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Disease Definition An acute illness, diphtheria is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Toxins (poisonous substances) produced by the bacteria affect the respiratory tract (lung and windpipe), nervous system, adrenal gland and heart muscle cells. Spread by droplets or direct contact with wounds and materials soiled by infected persons, diphtheria takes 2 to 5 days after infection for symptoms to show. The disease mainly affects the respiratory tract but skin can also become infected. The bacteria form a ‘membrane’ of dead white blood cells in the upper respiratory tract, causing breathing difficulties. The diphtheria toxin can cause nerve and heart damage. Source: www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/diphtheriahttp://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/diphtheriashapeimage_3_link_0
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Whilst there was a time in Australia where many children and adults died every year from this illness, better hygiene and nutrition in the early part of this century saw death rates drop substantially (well before mass use of the diphtheria vaccine). There has not been a case of diphtheria in Australia for many years. About the vaccine There is some question about the effectiveness of the vaccine. Rare outbreaks of the disease have shown that immunised children fare no better than those who are not. All types of diphtheria vaccine which are licensed in Australia contain mercury, a known neuro-toxin (brain poison). Diphtheria is given either in combination with tetanus, or with both tetanus and pertussis. Vaccines used in Australia: CDT (CSL) - Childhood Diphtheria & Tetanus Vaccine ADT (CSL) - Adult Diphtheria & Tetanus Vaccine (see DTP page for combination DTP vaccines used)
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What to do if you don’t vaccinate (and even if you do!): Conventional treatment with antibiotics is effective. For diphtheria of the skin wound cleansing and antibiotics (such as benzylpenicillin) is recommended. Homoeopathic remedies: As preventative Diptherinum, as treatment there are many remedies so see a qualified homoeopath (as every individual is different) information taken from: Vaccination & Homoeoprophylaxis - A review of Risks and Alternatives By Dr Isaac Golden ?
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