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Diphtheria used to be a major cause of childhood deaths. Now it's
Diphtheria used to be a major cause of childhood deaths. Now it's back in Australia Topic: Diseases and Disorders Topic: Diseases and Disorders Sat 16 May 2026 at 7:02am Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can infect the nose, throat and airways.
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