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diphtheria

/dɪfˈθɪə.ri.ə/

Traducción: Infección bacteriana grave que afecta las membranas mucosas de la nariz y la garganta, formando una capa gruesa de color grisáceo que puede dificultar la respiración.

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/dɪfˈθɪə.ri.ə/C2formalmedical
  • esInfección bacteriana grave que afecta las membranas mucosas de la nariz y la garganta, formando una capa gruesa de color grisáceo que puede dificultar la respiración.

A serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, causing a thick gray covering that can obstruct breathing.

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  1. C1formalmedical

    A serious bacterial infection that affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat, causing a thick gray membrane that can obstruct breathing.

    esDifteria

    • Diphtheria was once a common childhood disease before vaccines were developed.
    • The patient was diagnosed with diphtheria and immediately isolated.
    • Vaccination programs have dramatically reduced diphtheria cases worldwide.
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