diphtheria pronunciation

Diphtheria is an acute illness caused by a toxin released from the bacterium C. diphtheriae. The DTaP vaccine prevents this illness. Dr. Bornstein will discuss practical insights into understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatments. DEFINITION OF DIPHTHERIA:  An acute illness caused by a toxin released from the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. SYMPTOMS: Runny nose and congestion [...]