Treatment of Diphtheria

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Diphtheria is a disease that should be prevented rather than treated, but effective measures exist and can control the damage if the diagnosis is made early.

Antibiotics are available to clear out the organisms, and antitoxin can be given to neutralise circulating toxin. Treatment is always very urgent and should not be delayed.