title: Diphtheria: experience in a general hospital.
abstract: A review of patients with diphtheria seen in the Paediatric Unit, Alor Star General Hospital, from January 1985-March 1987 is reported. Their clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome were analysed and discussed. Clinical awareness regarding the diagnosis of diphtheria is emphasised.
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Tee
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003353:Corynebacterium diphtheriae; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008296:Malaysia / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins