Magellan Selected as One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies. Magellan Health was recently selected as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, a ranking of the worldâs most respected and reputable companies, as ranked by peers in its respective industry.
Diphtheria (from Greek: Î´Î¹ÏÎ¸Î­ÏÎ± diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. They usually start two to five days after exposure.Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever.iphtheria (from Greek: Î´Î¹ÏÎ¸Î­ÏÎ± diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe.
Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection caused by toxigenic strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the tonsils, pharynx, nose and larynx. Other mucous membranes, skin, and rarely the vagina or conjunctivae can also be involved.The toxin causes local tissue destruction and membrane formation.utbreak measures. Outbreaks of diphtheria require immunising the largest possible proportion of the population involved, emphasising the need for protection of infants and preschool children. In outbreaks amongst adults immunise groups that are most affected and at high risk.