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Cases of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus should be immediately reported to the state Department of Health or United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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The pseudomembrane site of diphtheria is a source of toxin production that can spread via the bloodstream to other tissues in the body. The extent of the membrane is an indicator of the severity of the illness.
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