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Treatment of diphtheria

Tractament de la diftèria a Vall d'Hebron

In treating diphtheria, time is key. For this reason, it is important that it be administered within the first 48 hours after the symptoms appear, without waiting for confirmation of the diagnosis, which must be done in the laboratory.

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Maternity and Children's Hospital

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The treatment uses diphtheria antitoxin and antibiotic treatment using penicillin G procaine.

Healthcare specialisations
Paediatrics
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Dr. Carlos
Rodrigo Gonzalo de Liria
Researcher
Maternal and Foetal Medicine
Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
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Paediatrics
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Sr. Albert
Cortés Borra
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Paediatrics
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Dr. Quique
Pérez
Doctor
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Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Sr. Jesus
Corrionero Alegre
Nurse
Paediatric Intensive Care
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Sr. Xavier
Garcia Alarcon
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Paediatric Intensive Care
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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