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Diphtheria is cured with an antitoxin that neutralizes the toxin.
Diphtheria is a bacterial disease (corynebacterium diphtheriae) that has an [incubation period] of one week. The symptoms include a sore throat, fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, and a thick grayish membrane forms over the tonsils and pharynx which can cause difficulty breathing and swallowing. Diphtheria can also affect the heart, kidneys, and nervous system.
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What is the cause of diptheria?
The organism which causes diptheria is - Corynebacterium diphtheriae
How can diptheria be prevented?
diptheria can be prevented by getting shots and washing hands
What is the causative organism of diptheria?
The organism which causes diptheria is - Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Why didn't the serum needed for the diptheria outbreak just get flown to Nome?
It would've been to late they would be wiped out by diptheria
What did Eleanors mother die from?
diptheria
How common is diptheria now?
It is rare now
What is always caused by a bacterial infection?
Diptheria
Is there a disease starts with the letter d?
* diptheria * diabetes
How does diptheria spead?
when others dont wash there hands
Diseases is always caused by a bacterial infection?
Diptheria
What disease is always caused by a bacterial infection?
Diptheria
What are typical symptoms of diptheria?
fever headaches and weaknesses
