Diphtheria, a potentially lethal infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, primarily affects the upper respiratory tract and is transmitted through respiratory droplets or close contact. In…
it is commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. This bacterial illness is characterized by severe coughing…
The combined diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccination is a cornerstone of public health, providing protection against three severe bacterial infections: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. This…