Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 712: 2

Answer

Diptheria

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Diphtheria is an infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is transmitted through skin contact and respiratory droplets. Clinical features include fever, pain in swallowing, fatigue, hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing and a thick leathery membrane in the throat called a pseudomembrane.
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