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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Diphtheria
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Difteria
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Difteria
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Synonyms English:
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Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infection
Corynebacterium diphtheriae Infections
Infection, Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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Tree Number:
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C01.150.252.410.040.246.388
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Definition English:
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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. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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Record Number:
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4222
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Unique Identifier:
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D004165
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DeCS
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