There is oozing of semisolid material which forms a tough membrane over air passage. The disease is
There is oozing of semisolid material which forms a tough membrane over air passage. The disease is
The correct option is B Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infection caused by
the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. Symptoms include a
sore throat, fever, barking cough, a grey or white patches develop in
the throat. Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct
contact or through the air. It may also be spread by contaminated
objects.
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The
bacterium produces a toxin called diphtheria toxin. This toxin
damages tissue in the immediate area of infection usually, the nose
and throat (air passage).
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The
semisolid material which forms a tough membrane over air passage is
called the mucous membrane. The toxin damages the mucous membrane
and causes the oozing of mucus.
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So, the correct answer is
'Diptheria'.
Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. Symptoms include a sore throat, fever, barking cough, a grey or white patches develop in the throat. Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air. It may also be spread by contaminated objects.
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The bacterium produces a toxin called diphtheria toxin. This toxin damages tissue in the immediate area of infection usually, the nose and throat (air passage).
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The semisolid material which forms a tough membrane over air passage is called the mucous membrane. The toxin damages the mucous membrane and causes the oozing of mucus.
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So, the correct answer is 'Diptheria'.
