Diphtheria: the present-day problem. 1951

H BRAINERD, and H B BRUYN

The importance of diphtheria today is made evident not only by the continued frequency of its occurrence but also by its tendency to attack the older adult population. The high mortality and complication rate can be attributed in part to this shift in age incidence, as well as to delayed recognition and treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D004165 Diphtheria 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. Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection,Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections,Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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