Diphtheria was once known as the ”strangling angel of children.” This illustration depicts a photomicrographic view of Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria using a ... [+] Gram-stain technique.
The Union Health Ministry has sought a report from the Rajasthan government over the death of six children due to Diphtheria ...
According to the WHO website, diphtheria is a contagious disease caused by bacteria that produce toxins. The toxins cause damage to the respiratory tract and can also spread to the rest of the body.