Question

Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by ?

• A. Virus
• B. Bacteria
• C. Fungi
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Bacteria

Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by the toxin-producing bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, and swelling of the neck or skin lesion. Diphtheritic lesions are covered by a pseudomembrane.