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- Diphtheria
Diphtheria(Topical Term)
Used for/see from:
- n: Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection
- n: Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections
- n: Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae
caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.