Diphtheria Specialists in Chaukhandi, Delhi

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, and produces a toxin affecting the heart and nervo…

What is Diphtheria?

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, and produces a toxin affecting the heart and nervous system. It is largely preventable through vaccination.

Severity

Severe

Prevalence

Rare in vaccinated countries; thousands of cases per year in unvaccinated populations

Contagious

Yes

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