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Diphtheria : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • Corynebacterium diptheriae

Causes Overview Articles

Diphtheria
Diphtheria spreads through respiratory droplets (such as those produced by a cough or sneeze) of an infected person or someone who carries the bacteria but has no symptoms. Diphtheria can also be spread by contaminated objects or foods (such as c...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 17, 2008
Diphtheria
The symptoms of diphtheria are caused by toxins produced by the diphtheria bacillus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae(from the Greek for"rubber membrane"). In fact, toxin production is related to infections of the bacillus itself with a particular bact...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Diphtheria
The symptoms of diphtheria are caused by toxins produced by the diphtheria bacillus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae(from the Greek for"rubber membrane"). In fact, toxin production is related to infections of the bacillus itself with a particular bact...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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