Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It can be treated by special drugs, or by antibiotics. A vaccine is available. It is feared mainly because of complications that can occur:
- Inflammation of the heart, which can lead to death
- Different forms of paralysis, by poisoning of nerve cells
- Pneumonia
- Encephalitis
- Different problems with the kidneys
