There are health concerns in Nigeria and as a workspace provider in the same country, we are equally interested in your well-being. Yes, your health is wealth to us!

It is on this that we announce the outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria which necessitates a knowledge-enhancing communication with everyone.

All clients are advised to adopt safety measures when visiting the capital of Nigeria, Abuja. .

Residents and visitors should exercise caution since we are aware that for every outbreak, there is a sister outbreak, which is best referred to as a “Panic-outbreak.”

Please do not panic; simply read the details below.
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Now what is Diphtheria?

Clarification:

 Diphtheria is a disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The bacteria releases toxins that damage respiratory tissue cells and form grey tissues in the throat of infected individuals. The formed tissues in return causes affected person incredible breathing and swallowing problems. This disease is highly contagious and could be fatal. 

Diphtheria is not a newly discovered disease in the world. It was an epidemic in the United States in the early 1920s with over 200,000 cases. However, the development and use of vaccines alongside improved living conditions has helped to bring the disease under control. 

There are two types of Diphtheria: Classical respiratory diphtheria (diphtheria of the throat), and Cutaneous diphtheria (which appears on any part of the body with skin rash or blisters). The cutaneous diphtheria is rare. 

 How can this disease be contacted? 

Diphtheria can be contacted through airborne droplets and contact with personal items of infected persons. By airborne droplets we mean droplets from sneezing, coughing, and sneezing.

 Some symptoms of diphtheria are: 

1.  Throat pain. 
2.  Weakness or fatigue. 
3.  Fever. 
4.  Swollen neck glands. 
5.  Problems breathing due to tissues obstructing your nose and throat. 
6.  Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). 
7.  Nerve, kidney or heart problems (if the bacteria enter the bloodstream). 

These symptoms alongside lab test on sample taken by swab from the throat helps in the diagnosis of the disease.

 Prevention and Treatment 

The disease can be prevented by: 

• Getting vaccinated 
• Staying away from infected person or people showing signs of the disease 
• Maintaining good hygiene 

Diphtheria is treated by isolating the infected individuals and the administering of specific antibiotics to the patient. After 48 hours of restriction and administration of antibiotics, the patient can no longer infect other members of the society.

For more details on this, kindly read up here 

Finally, if you ever need a workspace in any of the East or West African countries, do not hesitate to contact us. Most importantly, stay safe.