Abstract
Background: Diphtheria is a localized infection of mucous membrane or skin. To study complication of diphtheria.
 Methods: In this study all cases of diphtheria and all age groups which attended department of ENT.
 Results: It was observed that most common post diphtheria complication was myocarditis (23.00%). In neurological complication most common was palatal palsy followed by pharyngeal palsy and motor weakness.
 Conclusion: In order to prevent complication of the disease active immunization is customary and in order to detect the disease at early stage and for prompt treatment masses should be educated regarding the dreadful nature of the disease.
 Keywords: Diphtheria, Outcomes, Complication
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