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Some of the symptoms of diphtheria include:
1. A sore throat and voice hoarseness
2. Rapid or difficult breathing
3. Fever and chills
4. Swollen glands in the neck
5. A thick, grey membrane covers your tonsils and throat

Diphtheria spreads from one person to another through respiratory droplets by sneezing or coughing.

Yes. You will need to be hospitalised if you have diphtheria because it is communicable, and you can pass it on to others around you.

Treatment options for diphtheria include taking booster injections and medications.

If you take the Tdap vaccine for diphtheria, no major issues will arise for the growing baby.