The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Diphtheria may include:
List of 20 Diphtheria Symptoms
Note that Diphtheria symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Diphtheria signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Respiratory diphtheria presents as a sore throat with low-grade fever and an adherent membrane of the tonsils, pharynx, or nose. Neck swelling is usually present in severe disease. Cutaneous diphtheria presents as infected skin lesions which lack a characteristic appearance. (Source: excerpt from Diphtheria: DBMD)
Diphtheria may be mistaken for a severe sore throat. Other symptoms include a low-grade fever and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. A second form of diphtheria causes sores on the skin that may be painful, red, and swollen. (Source: excerpt from Shots for Safety - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Diphtheria article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Diphtheria" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Diphtheria that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Diphtheria" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Diphtheria.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Diphtheria. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Diphtheria has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Diphtheria signs or Diphtheria symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Diphtheria may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Diphtheria symptoms.
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