Samara is a somewhat popular first name for women (#2441 out of 4276, Top 57%) and an even more popular surname for both adults and children (#30516 out of 150436, Top 20%). (2000 U.S. Census). Presented below is the baby name popularity of Samara for girls.
In conclusion, in this study done from January 2008 to December 2012, diphtheria, a communicable disease, was found to affect all ages from 0 to 60 years, with a slight female gender predisposition. Cases occurred in all geographical areas in and around Hyderabad, AP, India where the study took place.
Transmission and Symptoms. Diphtheria is transmitted from person to person, usually via respiratory droplets. The infection is caused by bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae. An infected person, unless treated with antibiotics, is infectious for two to three weeks.Symptoms include sore throat, loss of appetite, and fever.iphtheria once was a major cause of illness and death among children. The United States recorded 206,000 cases of diphtheria in 1921, resulting in 15,520 deaths. Diphtheria death rates range from about 20% for those under age five and over age 40, to 5-10% for those aged 5-40 years.