Term: Diphtheria (D or d)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

An acute, infectious disease often characterized by fever, sore throat, and difficulty breathing, which is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae .

Related concepts 

• Adult Immunizations

Related terms 

• Primary Series
• Quadracel®

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)