DIPHTHERIA: WHAT IT IS, SYMPTOMS AND HOW THE DIAGNOSIS IS MADE - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

See the symptoms and how to treat diphtheria



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Diphtheria is an infectious-contagious disease characterized by inflammation and injury of the respiratory tract, and may also affect the skin, and is more common in children between 1 and 4 years of age, although it may occur in all ages. This disease is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae , which produces toxins that can be directly into the bloodstream, which can affect other organs and lead to various complications