“The paralytic effects of diphtheritic neuropathy are often sharply localized.”

“The results of the study suggest that diphtheritic toxin is not implicated in CNS lesions.”

“In the diphtheritic form, there are raised, yellow plaques on the mucus membranes of the mouth and throat.”

“Production of diphtheric toxin of high potency on a reproducible medium.”

“Corynebacterium diphtheriae is the sole member primarily pathogenic for man by virtue of its capacity to produce diphtherial exotoxin.”

“Although serious cases by skin infection are rare, it may serve as a source of diphtherial infection for spread of the organisms.”

“At one time, croup referred to a diphtherial disease, but with vaccination, diphtheria is now rare in the developed world.”