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Diphtheria

diphtheria bacteria Diphtheria is a serious infection of the nose and throat caused by a bacteria.

Because of immunization, diphtheria is now very rare in Canada but has caused outbreaks in other countries.

Between 1998 and 2008, only one person became sick from diphtheria in BC.

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Last Updated: May 25, 2011