| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:11405 |
| Name | diphtheria |
| Definition | A primary bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity. A milder form of diphtheria can be restricted to the skin. It is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium. Diphtheria toxin spreads through the bloodstream and can lead to potentially life-threatening complications that affect other organs of the body, such as the heart and kidneys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria |
| Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:397434007 |
| Alternateids |
DOID:4132 |
| Subsets |
DO_infectious_disease_slim DO_rare_slim gram-positive_bacterial_infectious_disease |
| Synonyms |
corynebacterium infection [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |