Suspected diphtheria case in Kim Son has negative test results

Currently, the patient is still being treated and isolated at the Infectious Diseases Department of Bao Thang District General Hospital. Their health is stable, and the white fungal infection in their mouth has subsided (see photo below).

Health centers are conducting awareness campaigns on diphtheria prevention.

Previously, according to the results of paraclinical tests at Bao Thang District General Hospital, a fresh microscopic examination of oral samples from the patient showed positive results for yeast and filamentous fungi.

The health sector is proactively implementing disease prevention measures.

Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease characterized by pseudomembranes in the tonsils, pharynx, larynx, and nose. It can also appear on the skin and other mucous membranes such as the conjunctiva of the eye or the genitals. Given the complex situation of the epidemic in some localities, the health sector of Lao Cai province is still actively implementing awareness campaigns to educate the public on disease prevention and control measures.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/truong-hop-nghi-mac-bach-hau-o-kim-son-co-ket-qua-xet-nghiem-am-tinh-post387110.html