Then: Caused by a toxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, diphtheria is an airborne bacterial disease. It usually shows up first in the nose and throat, but can also surface as skin lesions.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC ... diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the mucous membranes of the throat ...