Meaning of the word diphtheria in English
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diphtheria
US /dɪfˈθɪr.i.ə/
UK /dɪfˈθɪə.ri.ə/
Noun
a serious infectious disease affecting the nose, throat, and air passages, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is now rare in developed countries because of immunization.
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Vaccination has significantly reduced cases of diphtheria worldwide.
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Symptoms of diphtheria include a sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing.
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