Cutaneous diphtheria infection | |
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A diphtheria skin lesion on the leg | |
Specialty | Infectious diseases |
Cutaneous diphtheria is an infection of the skin by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. [1]: 265 It is also known as "desert sore". [2]
Cutaneous diphtheria infection | |
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A diphtheria skin lesion on the leg | |
Specialty | Infectious diseases |
Cutaneous diphtheria is an infection of the skin by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. [1]: 265 It is also known as "desert sore". [2]