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What is the causative agent of diphtheria?
What is the causative agent of diphtheria?
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae (correct)
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
From where can diphtheria be sourced?
From where can diphtheria be sourced?
- Animals only
- Airborne transmission only
- Patients and asymptomatic carriers (correct)
- Contaminated water sources
What is the incubation period for diphtheria?
What is the incubation period for diphtheria?
- 10 to 14 days
- 2 to 5 days (correct)
- 1 to 3 weeks
- 6 to 8 days
How long can the rare chronic carrier shed diphtheria organisms?
How long can the rare chronic carrier shed diphtheria organisms?
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What is the characteristic feature of C. diphtheriae bacillus?
What is the characteristic feature of C. diphtheriae bacillus?
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Diphtheria Facts
- The causative agent of diphtheria is C. diphtheriae bacterium.
- Diphtheria can be sourced from infected individuals, contaminated food and water, and fomites.
- The incubation period for diphtheria is typically 2-5 days.
- A rare chronic carrier can shed diphtheria organisms for years.
- The characteristic feature of C. diphtheriae bacillus is the formation of a pseudomembrane.
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