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   How common is diphtheria?

   • Diphtheria is fatal about 5% to 10% of the time. Rates of death are higher in children under age 5 or adults older than age 40. Before antibiotics were available, diphtheria was a common illness in young children. Today, the disease is not only treatable but also preventable with a vaccine.

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   How does diphtheria affect the skin?

   • A second type of diphtheria can affect the skin, causing pain, redness and swelling similar to other bacterial skin infections. Ulcers covered by a gray membrane also may be a sign of skin diphtheria. Although it's more common in tropical climates, diphtheria on the skin also occurs in the United States.

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   What does diphtheria look like?

   • An adherent, dense, grey pseudomembrane covering the tonsils is classically seen in 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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   Oct 6, 2023 · Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat. Learn about the signs, causes, complications and how to prevent diphtheria with vaccination.

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   Diphtheria is a rare but serious disease caused by a bacterium. Learn about the symptoms, complications, treatment, and prevention of diphtheria from CDC, the U.S. public health agency.

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   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%. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe, and usually start two to five days after exposure.

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   Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can affect your throat, nose, tonsils or skin. Learn how it's spread, diagnosed, treated and prevented with vaccination.

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory tract and can be fatal without treatment. Learn about the signs, complications, treatment and immunization against diphtheria from WHO.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Corynebacterium diphtheriae most commonly infect the upper respiratory tract (nose, throat) and skin. If the bacteria make diphtheria toxin, the resulting infection is known as diphtheria. Symptoms depend on the affected part of the body. Respiratory diphtheria is a very serious condition.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Diphtheria is a name for any illness caused by a toxin produced by some strains of C. diphtheriae. Diphtheria toxin, rather than C. diphtheriae, is responsible for the serious effects of diphtheria. The toxin kills healthy tissues and can cause many serious health problems.