C. Diphtheriae (Noun)
Meaning
A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae, also known as C. diphtheriae, is the bacterium that causes diphtheria in humans.
- C. diphtheriae was first isolated by Friedrich Loeffler in 1884, and its identification led to a better understanding of the disease.
- Vaccination has significantly reduced the incidence of C. diphtheriae infections in many parts of the world.
- In rare cases, C. diphtheriae can infect individuals who have been vaccinated, resulting in a mild form of the disease.
- Transmission of C. diphtheriae usually occurs through close contact with an infected person, such as sharing food or utensils.