Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which releases toxins. Some strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae produce a toxin that is responsible for invading your cells and causing tissue destruction and inflammation. How does this particular corynebacterium spread? Unfortunately, if you live with someone with diphtheria, the bacteria can also spread through contaminated personal and household items. Neither The Star nor the author gives any warranty on accuracy, completeness, functionality, usefulness or other assurances as to such information.

Source: The Star July 29, 2020 23:26 UTC