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Full Definition of DIPHTHERIA. : an acute febrile contagious disease typically marked by the formation of a false membrane especially in the throat and caused by a gram-positive bacterium (Corynebacterium diphtheriae) that produces a toxin causing inflammation of the heart and nervous system.
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection of the throat and occasionally of the skin. It is found world wide and is transmitted from person-to-person by coughing & sneezing. Pertussis (Whooping cough) is a highly infectious respiratory infection responsible for 300,000 deaths annually, mainly in children.o find your nearest clinic call 1300 658 844 or visit www.traveldoctor.com.au * This material has been prepared for general information purposes only. It is not intended to be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice.