Diphtheria
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What is diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that most commonly affects the nose and throat. Caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the disease can cause blocked air passages, skin infections and lesions. Left untreated, bacterial toxins can spread through the bloodstream to other vital organs.
Common symptoms reported by people with diphtheria
Treatments taken by people with diphtheria
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Compare treatments taken by people with diphtheria
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Who has diphtheria on PatientsLikeMe?
- 2 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1 say diphtheria is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1 |
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