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Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected.

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What are facts about diphtheria?

Nearly one out of every Ten people that get Diphtheria, die from it


How many people die from Diphtheria?

Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected.


Can you still get diphtheria?

can you die from Diphtheria?


How did elisha Otis die?

diphtheria


What did Eleanors mother die from?

diptheria


Why did Eleanor Roosevelt's mom die?

From diphtheria


How many people die from diphtheria each year?

Diphtheria is a rare disease in many parts of the world due to widespread vaccination, but it still poses a risk in some regions. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that there are about 5,000 to 10,000 cases of diphtheria annually, with mortality rates varying significantly depending on access to medical care. In recent years, deaths have been reported in the hundreds, primarily in areas with low vaccination coverage. However, in well-vaccinated populations, deaths from diphtheria are extremely rare.


How many people wil die today?

Approximately 150,000 every day.


What percent of America dies from diphtheria?

Wikipedia indicates there were 3 cases of diphtheria in the US between 2000 and 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria). The National Institues of Health indicates that 10% of people with diphtheria die (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001608.htm). Extrapolating the math, there was a 30% chance that one of those 3 cases resulted in death.


How did Gustav Hitler die?

He died of diphtheria


What can happen if diphtheria is left untreated?

If not treated the person can die and infect others as well.


How did Eleanor roosevelts brothers die?

Elliott died by the same thing his mother died of,diphtheria!