The outbreak was detected at the boarding school, which has more than 2,000 students, prompting the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, to launch an emergency response.
A school staff member, who spoke to Daily Trust on condition of anonymity on Friday, said health officials began responding to the situation on Wednesday after receiving a report about the outbreak.
The source disclosed that one student who developed severe symptoms had been taken to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, IDH, Kano, while other affected students were being treated within the school.
The Director-General of KNCDC, Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, also confirmed the outbreak, explaining that the agency received the report on Wednesday and immediately sent a team to investigate and prevent further transmission.
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The primary signs of diphtheria include a severe sore throat, swollen neck glands, and a hallmark thick gray coating in the back of the throat or nose.
Respiratory Diphtheria Signs
• Thick gray or white coating covering the tonsils, throat, or inside the nose
• Severe sore throat and pain when swallowing
• Hoarse or muffled voice and a barking cough
• Noticeably swollen neck glands ("bull neck")
• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• Mild fever and chills
• Watery or blood-tinged nasal discharge
• Extreme fatigue and weakness
Skin (Cutaneous) Diphtheria Signs
• Painful, slow-healing open sores or ulcers
• Redness, swelling, and scaling around the wound
• A gray membrane covering the skin sore
The source disclosed that one student who developed severe symptoms had been taken to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, IDH, Kano, while other affected students were being treated within the school.
The Director-General of KNCDC, Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, also confirmed the outbreak, explaining that the agency received the report on Wednesday and immediately sent a team to investigate and prevent further transmission.
Google search for signs are
The primary signs of diphtheria include a severe sore throat, swollen neck glands, and a hallmark thick gray coating in the back of the throat or nose.
Respiratory Diphtheria Signs
• Thick gray or white coating covering the tonsils, throat, or inside the nose
• Severe sore throat and pain when swallowing
• Hoarse or muffled voice and a barking cough
• Noticeably swollen neck glands ("bull neck")
• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• Mild fever and chills
• Watery or blood-tinged nasal discharge
• Extreme fatigue and weakness
Skin (Cutaneous) Diphtheria Signs
• Painful, slow-healing open sores or ulcers
• Redness, swelling, and scaling around the wound
• A gray membrane covering the skin sore
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