What Is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a type of infection with bacterial toxins. The disease is caused by Corynebacterium species, mainly Corynebacterium diphtheria, which leads to tissue necrosis and causes characteristic symptoms. Diphtheria infection of the skin and mucous membranes depends on the anatomical site of the illness and the patient’s condition. However, symptoms most commonly involve a change in the appearance of the pharyngeal mucous membranes.
