diphtheric (Meaning)
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diphtheric (a.)
Relating to diphtheria; diphtheritic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of diphtheric
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diphtheric Sentence Examples
- Diphtheric toxin is produced by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which causes diphtheria.
- Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to death if not treated promptly.
- Diphtheric toxin affects the mucous membranes of the throat, nose, and sometimes the skin.
- Diphtheric toxin can cause swelling and inflammation of the throat, making it difficult to breathe or swallow.
- Diphtheric toxin can also cause nerve damage, leading to paralysis of the muscles in the throat and chest.
- The diphtheric toxin can also affect the heart, causing myocarditis or heart failure.
- Diphtheria is spread through contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person or by touching objects contaminated with the bacteria.
- Diphtheria can be prevented by immunization with the diphtheria vaccine, which is typically given in combination with vaccines for tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough).
- Treatment for diphtheria includes antibiotics to kill the bacteria and antitoxin to neutralize the toxin.
- Diphtheria can be fatal if not treated promptly, but it is a preventable disease.
FAQs About the word diphtheric
Relating to diphtheria; diphtheritic.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Diphtheric toxin is produced by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which causes diphtheria.
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to death if not treated promptly.
Diphtheric toxin affects the mucous membranes of the throat, nose, and sometimes the skin.
Diphtheric toxin can cause swelling and inflammation of the throat, making it difficult to breathe or swallow.
