Consequences of diphtheria
Even if only about five cases of diphtheria per year are known in our latitudes, the probability of dying from it or suffering consequential damage is alarmingly high. All parents are therefore advised to have their children vaccinated in time.Occasionally, diphtheria can also lead to myocarditis. This occurs in about 20% of all infected persons.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium, i.e. the heart muscle. Because of the inflamed musculature, the heart can no longer work as effectively and pump the blood into the body with less force.
