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The bacterium was discovered in 1882 by Edwin Klebs.
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Is diphtheria a bacterial disease?
yep
Is diphtheria a hidden or active virus?
diphteria it is a bacterial infection
Is diphtheria infection viral or bacterial?
Bacterial. "It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium."
How was diphtheria determined?
The bacterium was discovered in 1882 by Edwin Klebs.
What is a word spelled ipheria?
The likely word is the bacterial disease "diphtheria" (usually affects the throat).
What is a acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What diseases are always caused by a bacterial infection?
Some diseases that are always caused by bacterial infections include tuberculosis, strep throat, and bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial infections are also associated with conditions such as urinary tract infections and bacterial meningitis.
Three infectious diseases?
HIV, ringworm, and bacterial endocarditis.
Is an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract that is now largely prevented through immunization?
Diphtheria
How is diphtheria prevented in adults?
Adults should be immunized at 10 year intervals with Td (tetanus-diphtheria) toxoid. A toxoid is a bacterial toxin that is treated to make it harmless but still can induce immunity to the disease.
Is dtap lytic or lysogenic?
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are three bacterial diseases that are often vaccinated against with a single shot (dtap)(diphtheria+tetanus and pertussis). All are lytic as they cause disease in a few days after exposure.
What is dipthermia?
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae that primarily affects the throat and nose. It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart problems, and in severe cases, death. Vaccination is the main method of prevention against diphtheria.
