What Is Diphtheria?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
1. Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a communicable disease that is caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacterium. It is most common during the spring or winter months. This condition causes either a severe upper respiratory tract infection or skin infection. It is potentially very serious but thankfully it is very rare in most developed countries because of immunizations (vaccines). It is a condition that can be treated but, if treatment is not administered in time, then it can cause some very serious problems for the patient. Even with treatment, it can sometimes be fatal, especially in children and people who have a compromised immune system.
