A child is suffering from high fever, grey coating in the throat, and suffocation in the respiratory tract. Which disease do these symptoms indicate in your option? Name the causative agent of the disease.

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Diphtheria:
It is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diptheriae, and the symptoms suggest that the child is suffering from it.
It is a contagious disease that can be treated with antibiotics, on the other hand, can harm the heart, kidneys, and neurological system in late stages.
Diphtheria can be fatal even with therapy, especially in children.

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