The most common ophthalmic affection of diptheria is –
Correct Answer: Isolated ocular palsies
Description: Complications
Obstruction of the respiratory tract by pseudo membrane
Myocarditis
Polyneuropathy
Post diphtheritic paralysis
Occurs in the 3rd or 4th week
Palatine and papillary paralysis is characteristic
Spontaneous recovery is the rule.
Pneumonia
Other less common complications are renal failure, encephalitis, cerebral infarction, pulmonary embolism and bacteremia or endocarditic.
Category:
Pediatrics
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