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diphtheria

Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria corynebacterium diphtheriae. The condition brings a high fever, weakness and difficult breathing and swallowing. (noun)

An example of diphtheria is a condition you get when exposed to bacteria that makes it hard for you to swallow or breath.

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