The infectivity of a patient with diphtheria is ?
Correct Answer: For 15 days after infection
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., For 15 days after infection o The period of infectivity may vary from 14 to 28 days from the onset of the disease, but carriers may remain infective for much longer period. o A case or carrier may be considered non-communicable when at least 2 cultures properly obtained from nose and throat, 24 hours apa, are negative for diphtheria bacilli.
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