This comprehensive book explores the nature and treatment of diphtheria, a deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Written by Cornelius E. Billington, a prominent physician and researcher in the field of infectious diseases, this book provides important insights into the history, symptoms, causes, and treatment of this devastating illness. A must-read for medical professionals and anyone interested in the history of medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.