NEET PG Medical – 2019 – Question – 110

Correct Answer – C
Answer: C. Diphtheria
A type of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes diphtheria.
The condition is typically spread through person-to-person contact or through contact with objects that have the bacteria on them, such as a cup or used tissue.
Even if an infected person doesn’t show any signs or symptoms of diphtheria, they’re still able to transmit the bacterial infection for up to six weeks after the initial infection The bacteria most commonly infect your nose and throat. Once
you’re infected, the bacteria release dangerous substances called toxins. The toxins spread through your bloodstream and often cause a thick, gray coating in nose, throat,lungs.