Diphtheria is an acute respiratory infection, or a skin infection (less common), that's caused by the diphtheria bacterium, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and its toxin.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/diseases/diphtheria.h...
|
|
... Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by the toxin-producing bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae .
|
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001608.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001608.htm#Definition
|
|
|
“ |
4 Or you can just research it yourself? Even ask a physician. However the point still stands, you have a choice, vaccinate and avoid the trauma this disease brings on, or argue the side effects of a shot and bear the consequences. Either w...
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-diphtheria.htm
|
|
|
Diphtheria is a very contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease. ... Diphtheria usually attacks the throat and nose. In more serious cases, it can attack the heart and nerves. ... Diphtheria is re-emerging in some areas of the world where immunization practices are lax. Routine vaccination of both children...
|
www.dhpe.org/infect/dip.html
|
|
|
Diphtheria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
|
|
Diphtheria (Greek διφθερα ( diphthera )—“pair of leather scrolls") is an upper respiratory tract illness characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane ) on...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria
|
|
|
|
|
Get the facts on diphtheria causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention with vaccination. Learn about epidemics throughout history and how it is spread. ... What is diphtheria?
|
www.medicinenet.com/diphtheria/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/diphtheria/article.htm
|
|
|
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that's rare in the United States, where health officials have been immunizing kids against it for decades. However, it's still common in developing countries where immunizations aren't given routinely. ... Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that spreads easily and occurs quickly.
|
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/diphth...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/diphtheria.html
|
|
“ |
Diphtheria is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening infection. It is caused by a bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheriae . The germ produces a toxin that can spread from the site of infection to other tissues in the body...
http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/yourhealth/healthgate/g...
|
|
