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Diphtheria (from Greek: Î´Î¹ÏÎ¸Î­ÏÎ± diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. They usually start two to five days after exposure.Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever.iphtheria (from Greek: Î´Î¹ÏÎ¸Î­ÏÎ± diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe.
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. DIPHTHERIA causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. 1  It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.iphtheria and pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. DIPHTHERIA causes a thick covering in the back of the throat. 1  It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death.