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Human Disease

diphtheria

Term ID
DOID:11405
Synonyms
  • corynebacterium infection
Definition
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity. A milder form of diphtheria can be restricted to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium. Diphtheria toxin spreads through the bloodstream and can lead to potentially life-threatening complications that affect other organs of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria
References
  • GARD:1875
  • MESH:D003354
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:397434007
  • UMLS_CUI:C0010153
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:11405 )
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