Neurological manifestations of diphtheria have been studied in 32 adults. The main syndromes of peripheral nervous system damage of diphtheria etiology are presented. The pathogenic mechanisms of the development of neurological complications and the efficacy of multiple-modality restorative therapy were considered.
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