Diphtheria is classified as a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the respiratory system but can also impact the skin and other tissues. The disease is characterized by the formation of a thick gray or white membrane in the throat, which can lead to severe complications if untreated. Diphtheria is preventable through vaccination, specifically the DTaP vaccine.
pathogenic toxins
can you die from Diphtheria?
The virulence factor for diphtheria is an exotoxin named diphtheria exotoxin.
No, the noun 'diphtheria' is a common noun, a word for any instance of diphtheria.
The bacterium that causes the infection diphtheria.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Diphtheria is communicable.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.