Diphtheria Topic Guide

Diphtheria: Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms include sore throat, headache, cough, and fever. Treatment usually involves the administration of antibiotics and the diphtheria antitoxin.

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