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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.

Hospital o serveis complementaris relacionats

Children's Hospital and Woman'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. Joan
Balcells Ramírez
Head of Section
Paediatric Intensive Care
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
Lead Researcher
Clinical Research / Innovation in Pneumonia and Sepsis (CRIPS)
Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
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Sr. Albert
Cortés Borra
Nursing Supervisor
Paediatrics
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Dr. Quique
Pérez
Doctor
Paediatrics
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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Dr. Jaume
Izquierdo Blasco
Doctor
Paediatric Intensive Care
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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Sra. Irene
Ortiz Martinez
Nurse
Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
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