DIPHTHERIAS
\dɪfθˈi͡əɹɪəz], \dɪfθˈiəɹɪəz], \d_ɪ_f_θ_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_z]\
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A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.
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