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Corynebacterium Infections

Medical Definition: Infections with bacteria of the genus CORYNEBACTERIUM.
Guide Notes: gram-pos bact infect; note C. diphtheriae infection in man = DIPHTHERIA; Corynebacterium equi infection = RHODOCOCCUS EQUI (IM) + ACTINOMYCETALES INFECTIONS (IM); DF: CORYNEBACT INFECT
Previously Indexed: Corynebacterium (1966-1971)
Corynebacterium Infections Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Diphtheria - A localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of CORYNEBACTERIUM DIPHTHERIAE. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. DIPHTHERIA TOXIN, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Erythrasma - A chronic bacterial infection of major folds of the skin, caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum.

Corynebacterium Infections Medical Definitions and Terms

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