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Diphtheria is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. There are two types of diphtheria: respiratory and cutaneous. Respiratory diphtheria involves the nose, throat and tonsils, and cutaneous diphtheria involves the skin.
Diphtheria vaccination. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection spread though close contact, sneezing, and coughing. The CDC recommends that all eligible adults, including seniors, get a Td booster for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years. 85.