Diphtheria

A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.410.040.246.388

MeSH Unique ID: D004165

Entry Terms:

• Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection
• Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections
• Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae

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Diseases Category
Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Corynebacterium Infections
Diphtheria