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白喉báihóu传染病,病原体是白喉杆菌。多在秋冬季流行,小儿最容易感染。患者有全身中毒症状,咽部有灰白色膜,不易剥离,有的声音嘶哑。常引起心肌发炎和瘫痪。{diphtheria; acute infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, mostly prevailing in autumn and winter with such symptoms as severe inflammation of the throat, with a persistent greyish-white membrane, and hoarse voice. Overall toxic reaction can lead to inflammation of the heart muscles and paralysis. Children of pre-school age are particularly susceptible.} |