Diphtheria, gangrenousA36.3

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Development from phlegmonous diphtheria through additional mixed infection with streptococci and staphylococci, increased toxin formation.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Black, necrotic skin area. Death by vasomotor collapse, paralysis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Early intensive medical care, high-dose antibiosis with gentamicin (e.g. refobacin) once/day 240 mg i.v. in combination with ceftriaxone (e.g. rocephin) once/day 2 g i.v., as soon as possible after antibiogram

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer