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Links to information about diphtheria, including immunisation against diptheria.
Reviewed November 2007
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Diphtheria
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Queensland Health
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Diphtheria is an infection of the throat and nose caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria. Diphtheria can cause a membrane to grow around the inside of the throat which can lead to difficulty in swallowing, breathlessness and suffocation. Occasionally these bacteria can cause skin infections, usually in people with poor health or poor hygiene.
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Apr 2008
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Diphtheria and tetanus - for adults
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Better Health Channel
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Tetanus and diphtheria can be fatal. Diphtheria and tetanus can be prevented with the Adult diphtheria and tetanus (ADT) vaccine. Children over the age of 8 may also be immunised with the ADT vaccine.
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Jan 2007
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Diphtheria tetanus pertussis hep B polio and Hib vaccine - for children
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Better Health Channel
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are diseases that can cause serious illness or death.These diseases can be prevented if your child is fully immunised. Children can receive a combined vaccine.
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Jul 2006
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Diphtheria
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myDr
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Diphtheria usually causes an infection in the upper respiratory tract.
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Oct 2003
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Diphtheria
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Diphtheria is caused by a toxigenic strain of the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This fact sheet covers: the disease and its agent; spread of infection; prevention; surveillance and reporting.
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Mar 2002
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