C. diphtheriae produces diphtheria toxin which alters protein function in the host by inactivating the elongation factor EF-2. This causes pharyngitis and 'pseudomembrane' in the throat. The diphtheria toxin gene is encoded by a bacteriophage found in toxigenic strains, integrated into the bacterial chromosome.
See your dentist: Pain, bleeding and swelling following wisdom tooth extraction is usually at its worst 24 â 48 hours after surgery, after that it should subside stop. If bleeding persists for 6 days, it requires attention and you should call your dentist or an oral surgeon for follow up appointment. ...Read more.
1 Severe bleeding or pain more than 4 hours after your tooth is pulled. 2  Signs of infection (nausea, vomiting, fever, chills) 3  Excessive swelling or redness from your extraction site.  Numbness in your tongue, chin or lips more than 3 to 4 hours after the procedure.