Diphtheria | Diphtheria | CDC Learn about diphtheria: types, cause, risk factors, treatment, and prevention Respiratory diphtheria causes more serious symptoms and disease than diphtheria skin infections People of all ages should get vaccinated against diphtheria Diphtheria is an acute disease that's rare in the United States
Diphtheria - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat Diphtheria is extremely rare in the United States and other developed countries thanks to widespread vaccination against the disease
Diphtheria - Wikipedia Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae [2] Most infections are asymptomatic or have a mild clinical course, but in some outbreaks, the mortality rate approaches 10%
Diphtheria - World Health Organization (WHO) Diphtheria is a disease caused by a bacterium that affects the upper respiratory tract and less often the skin It also produces a toxin that damages the heart and the nerves
Diphtheria Symptoms and Complications | Diphtheria | CDC Diphtheria's hallmark feature: The pseudomembrane Some C diphtheriae make a toxin that kills healthy tissues in the respiratory system A thick, gray coating of dead tissue can build up in the nose and throat This coating, called a "pseudomembrane," can make it very hard to breathe and swallow
Diphtheria: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention Diphtheria is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can cause breathing problems and organ damage It’s often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine
Diphtheria: Symptoms, Treatment, and How It Spread Diphtheria is a rare bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat Symptoms of diphtheria can include severe fatigue, throat pain, and a grayish coating in the throat Treatment is available Vaccination can prevent diphtheria and has reduced cases worldwide