Diphtheria
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Diphtheria

Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• child has "bullneck diphtheria"
• neck very swollen
• might eventually be unable to breathe

Diphtheria in children and adults is easy to prevent with vaccine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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