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Diphtheria
A potentially fatal, contagious disease that usually involves the nose, throat, and air passages. Its most striking feature is the formation of a grayish membrane covering the tonsils and throat. Routine vaccinations prevent diphtheria.
Is a type of:Bacterial infections
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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Face
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