Diphtheria bacterial infection is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin poison.

What is the Pathology of Diphtheria Bacterial Infection?

The pathology of diphtheria bacterial infection is:

-Etiology: The cause of diphtheria bacterial infection is strains of bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

-Genes involved: Not applicable. 

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to diphtheria bacterial infection is the strain of C diphtheriae enters the body and colonizes in the nasopharyngeal cavity or skin, and produces diphtheria toxin in the body hence causing the disease. 

-Morphology: The morphology associated with diphtheria bacterial infection shows rod-shaped, Gram-positive, non spore-forming, and nonmotile bacteria.

-Histology: The histology associated with diphtheria bacterial infection shows hyaline degeneration and necrosis with inflammation in the interstitial spaces.

How does Diphtheria Bacterial Infection Present?

Patients with diphtheria bacterial infection typically are all genders with an age range of 5 over 60 years old. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with diphtheria bacterial infection include fever and chills, tiredness, sore throat and hoarseness.

How is Diphtheria Bacterial Infection Diagnosed?

Diphtheria bacterial infection is diagnosed by swab test.

How is Diphtheria Bacterial Infection Treated?

Diphtheria bacterial infection is treated by antibiotics.

What is the Prognosis of Diphtheria Bacterial Infection?

The prognosis of diphtheria bacterial infection is good to poor depending upon how early the patient is treated, and how the patient responds to treatment.