Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacerium diphtheria.
It is spread person to person by inhaling respiratory droplets and less commonly by direct skin contact of lesions of infected people.
The most serious infections are caused by a toxin produced by some types of the bacteria.
Notifiable disease
Diphtheria is a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
Read about immunisations on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Diphtheria Guidelines for Public Health Units | Queensland Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Diphtheria | Health direct |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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