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Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat. The diagnosis of diphtheria is usually based on a physical examination, visual examination of the throat, and a laboratory test of a throat swab or tissue sample. The doctor may suspect diphtheria if they see a gray coating on theRead more
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat. The diagnosis of diphtheria is usually based on a physical examination, visual examination of the throat, and a laboratory test of a throat swab or tissue sample. The doctor may suspect diphtheria if they see a gray coating on the throat or tonsils. Growth of C. diphtheriae in a lab culture of material from the throat membrane confirms the diagnosis. If a doctor suspects diphtheria, treatment begins immediately, even before the results of bacterial tests are available.
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