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Diphtheria—Cutaneous

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Diphtheria—Cutaneous

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  • Diphtheria
  • The scaling rash of cutaneous diphtheria, as seen on the neck in this image, may be indistinguishable from more common skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and impetigo.

    Image courtesy of the Public Health Image Library of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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