What Is Interesting About Diphtheria?

What Is Interesting About Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae How many kids died from diphtheria? Diphtheria is fatal in between 5% and 10% of cases. In children under five years and adults over 40 years, the fatality rate may be as much as 20%. In 2013,