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Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Most infections are asymptomatic or have a mild clinical course, but in some outbreaks, the mortality rate approaches 10%.

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Causes
Corynebacterium diphtheriae (spread by direct contact and through the air)
Complications
Myocarditis, Peripheral neuropathy, Proteinuria
Deaths
2,100 (2015)
Diagnostic method
Examination of throat, culture
Frequency
4,500 (reported 2015)
Prevention
Diphtheria vaccine

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DiphtheriaCausesCorynebacterium diphtheriae (spread by direct contact and through the air)1.00infobox
DiphtheriaComplicationsMyocarditis, Peripheral neuropathy, Proteinuria1.00infobox
DiphtheriaDeaths2,100 (2015)1.00infobox
DiphtheriaDiagnostic methodExamination of throat, culture1.00infobox
DiphtheriaFrequency4,500 (reported 2015)1.00infobox
DiphtheriaPreventionDiphtheria vaccine1.00infobox
DiphtheriaPrognosis5–10% risk of death1.00infobox
DiphtheriaSpecialtyInfectious disease1.00infobox
DiphtheriaSymptomsSore throat, fever, barking cough1.00infobox
DiphtheriaTreatmentAntibiotics, tracheostomy1.00infobox
DiphtheriaUsual onset2–5 days post-exposure1.00infobox
Diphtheriais ainfection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae0.90text

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