Diptheria

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Diphtheria is a highly contageous bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium Diphtheriae. The condition usually occurs from infection of the upper respiratory tract and symptoms include a sore throat, fever and malaise; a general feeling of illness and discomfort[1].


References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21413281 Murphy JR. EditorsIn: Baron S1, editor. SourceMedical Microbiology. 4th edition. Galveston (TX): University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; 1996. Chapter 32.