1 Private day trip on a yacht for up to four people through Corales del Rosario Islands with lunch and soft drinks on board prepared by a private chef (once per stay). 2  Swim and snorkel in the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. 3  Dinner for two, six course dinner for two in Alma Restaurant.
Medical Definition of diphtheria. : an acute febrile contagious disease typically marked by the formation of a false membrane especially in the throat and caused by a bacterium of the genus Corynebacterium (C. diphtheriae) which produces a toxin causing inflammation of the heart and nervous system.
Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. Diagnosis of diphtheria is usually made based on signs and symptoms. A swab specimen is taken from the throat to test for the bacteria.A doctor can also take a sample from a skin lesion (like a sore) and try and grow the bacteria to confirm the diagnosis of diphtheria. swab specimen is taken from the throat to test for the bacteria. A doctor can also take a sample from a skin lesion (like a sore) and try and grow the bacteria to confirm the diagnosis of diphtheria.