diphtheria

Term ID

DOID:11405

Synonyms

• corynebacterium infection

Definition

A primary bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity. A milder form of diphtheria can be restricted to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium. Diphtheria toxin spreads through the bloodstream and can lead to potentially life-threatening complications that affect other organs of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria

References

• GARD:1875
• MESH:D003354
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:397434007
• UMLS_CUI:C0010153

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:11405 )