Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection, continues to pose a significant health threat despite being preventable through vaccination. Caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, this disease releases a toxin that forms a thick, gray membrane in the throat, making breathing and swallowing difficult. If left untreated, it can severely damage the heart and nervous system, leading to … Continue reading Diphtheria: The Silent But Preventable Threat