NALT

Preferred term

diphtheria

Topic

A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. Diphtheria toxin, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.

bacterial infections

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

9813985745300041

Value previous used for Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

93744

Spanish

difteria

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332174

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Created 7/10/19, last modified 11/25/19