All the following are true about Diphtheria except
Laryngeal diphtheria is more dangerous than faucial diphtheria. Asphyxia due to mechanical obstruction of the respiratory passage by the pseudomembrane, for which an emergency tracheostomy may become necessary. Ref: Textbook of microbiology; Ananthanarayan and paniker's; 10th Edition; Pg: 241
Faucial diphtheria is more dangerous than laryngeal diphtheria
Laryngeal diphtheria mandates tracheotomy
Child is more toxic with faucial diphtheria
Myocarditis may be a complication
Bacteriology