What Does Diptheria Do?
What Does Diptheria Do? Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make toxin (poison). It can lead to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Why Diphtheria is a concern? According to the National Health Portal, one type of diphtheria affects the throat and sometimes the tonsils.