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Corynebacterium Diphtheriae Overview by Sona Sandi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Corynebacteria are gram-positive rods that can cause diseases like diphtheria. They contain metachromatic granules that can be seen with special stains. Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes diphtheria by producing a toxin during lysogeny. The toxin inhibits protein synthesis and causes formation of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. Laboratory diagnosis involves isolating the bacteria from throat swabs and demonstrating toxin production through tests like Elek

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Sona Sandi

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