Diphtheria

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-001871",
  "term": "Diphtheria",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "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.",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "bacterial infections",
    "Corynebacterium diphtheriae",
    "diphtheria toxin"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "difteria"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/diphtheria/"
}