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Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, leading to severe symptoms such as a characteristic membrane in the throat and potential fatality rates of 5-10% in untreated cases. While it is rare in developed countries due to vaccination, outbreaks are occurring due to decreased immunization coverage and waning immunity in adults, particularly affecting older children and adults. In India, diphtheria remains endemic but shows a declining trend due to increased immunizatio

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