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Yes, diphtheria has a human reservoir. The bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which causes the disease, primarily infects humans and can be found in the throat and skin of asymptomatic carriers. These carriers can spread the bacteria to others, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of diphtheria, but the human reservoir remains a concern for potential outbreaks.
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What is the host for diphtheria?
human
How is diphtheria treated if the patient is sensitive to animal serum?
Patients who are sensitive (about 10%) must be desensitized with diluted antitoxin, since the antitoxin is the only specific substance that will counteract diphtheria exotoxin. No human antitoxin is available for the treatment of diphtheria.
What is the reservoir of pink eye?
Infected human
Can you still get diphtheria?
can you die from Diphtheria?
What is a virulence factor for diphtheria?
The virulence factor for diphtheria is an exotoxin named diphtheria exotoxin.
What is a human-made lake that is used to store water?
a reservoir is a human made thingy.=I .._
What is a lake containg water that is used for human use?
It is a reservoir.
Is the word diphtheria a proper noun?
No, the noun 'diphtheria' is a common noun, a word for any instance of diphtheria.
What is corynebacterium diphtheria?
The bacterium that causes the infection diphtheria.
What is a human made lake that is used to store water called?
These lakes are generally called reservoirs, but it depends on the country. Such a lake is commonly known as either a reservoir or a dam in Australia.
What is the class of diphtheria?
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
what is the meaning of diphtheria?
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae
