Diphtheria

/dɪfθˈi‍əɹɪɐ/

/dɪfˈθɪɹiɑ/

Diphtheria

a chronic infection caused by a gram-positive bacterium and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, particularly those of the throat

Examples

1. Take diphtheria.

2. Diphtheria outbreak in a major cracker factory.

3. Even with treatment, diphtheria kills one out of every 10 patients.

4. Examples on these ones are protecting against tetanus and diphtheria.