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Diphtheria
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Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection caused by *Corynebacterium diphtheriae*, primarily affecting the upper respiratory tract and occasionally the skin. It is a highly contagious disease transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing of an infected person. The bacterium produces a potent exotoxin responsible for the characteristic clinical manifestations and systemic complications. The incubation period usually ranges from 2 to 5 days, after which symptoms appear. Initial signs include sore throat, mild fever, and malaise, followed by the formation of a thick, grayish pseudomembrane over the tonsils, pharynx, or nasal cavity. This membrane
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