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Diphtheria

Description: A respiratory disease caused by bacteria.

Symptoms: Gradual onset of a sore throat and low-grade fever.

Complications: Airway obstruction, coma, and death if not treated.

Transmission: Spread by coughing and sneezing.

Vaccine: Diphtheria toxoid (contained in DTP, DTaP, DT or Td vaccines) can prevent this disease.

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