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What is true regarding Diphtheria ?

Nasal carriers are more dangerous than cases

Immunization prevent carrier state

Cases are most impoant as source of infection

Hemagglutination test has been replaced by Schick test

High-Yield Explanation

Diphtheria Causative agent - Corynebacterium diphtheria, a gram + bacilli, non-motile organism . Incubation period 2-6 days Immunization does not prevent carrier state. Carriers are more impoant source of infection (dangerous) than cases.

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