Diphtheritic polyneuropathy: Not so uncommon
Published online on May 28, 2026
Abstract
Tropical Doctor, Ahead of Print.
Diphtheria is a potentially fatal infection owing to its life-threatening complications of respiratory obstruction and myocarditis. Less often reported is diphtheritic polyneuropathy (DP), which refers to signs and symptoms of various cranial nerve ...
Diphtheria is a potentially fatal infection owing to its life-threatening complications of respiratory obstruction and myocarditis. Less often reported is diphtheritic polyneuropathy (DP), which refers to signs and symptoms of various cranial nerve ...