| In 1936 an outbreak of scarlet fever and diphtheria led to many Croydon residents being hospitalised for lengthy periods. |
| The diphtheria bacillus also secretes an exotoxin that can cause other symptoms such as inflammation of the heart. |
| Throat swabs should be collected for streptococcal sore throat, diphtheria, Vincent's angina, thrush, and gonococcal pharyngeal infection. |
| The carriage of diphtheria bacteria developed in the presence of normal activity of antitoxic and diminished antibacterial immunity. |
| Vaccinations are free and compulsory for tuberculosis, diphtheria, polio, yellow fever, and measles, mumps, and rubella. |
| The toxin produced by the diphtheria bacteria may also damage the heart and the nervous system. |
