Pediatric Oro-Pharyngeal Dysphagia Secondary to Post Diptheric Bulbar Palsy with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Diphtheria happens to be a serious bacterial infection which adversely affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. It is caused by Corynebacteriumdiptheriae which multiplies on or near the surface of the throat. It can also multiply on the skin and this usually spreads through airborne droplets or contaminated household and personnel belongings.