Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
by Kateryna Kon
Title
Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
Artist
Kateryna Kon
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Corynebacterium diphtheriae, computer illustration. C. diphtheriae is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium which causes the disease diphtheria. Diphtheria is characterised by the formation of fibrin-containing membranes on the tonsils and surface of the respiratory tract that can lead to respiratory obstruction (difficulties in breathing). C. diphtheriae also produces a toxin which affects the heart, nervous system and kidneys.
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June 30th, 2016
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