10 Diphtheria Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: White Or Grey Membrane
The formation of a white or greyish lining in the throat is characteristic of patients with diphtheria.
This is called pseudomembrane and it can develop anywhere in the respiratory tract. It is present in more than 50% of patients suffering from this condition and it is associated with many of the respiratory symptoms like coughing and dyspnea.
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