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− | + | Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by [[infection|infection]] of the upper respiratory tract with the Gram-positive Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The exotoxin diphtheria toxin secreted by these pathogens is feared and can lead to life-threatening complications and long-term consequences. A protective vaccination with a toxoid vaccine is available. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtherie |
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by infection of the upper respiratory tract with the Gram-positive Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The exotoxin diphtheria toxin secreted by these pathogens is feared and can lead to life-threatening complications and long-term consequences. A protective vaccination with a toxoid vaccine is available. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtherie