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Diphtheria

Diphtheria toxin induced lesion

Diphtheria toxin induced lesion

Corynebacterium diphtheriae produces toxins that can affect the skin by causing skin lesions, as shown here.

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    "A diphtheria skin lesion on the leg. PHIL 1941 lores."
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