Most common source of Diphtheria
Correct Answer: Carrier
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Carrier Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by toxigenic strains of corynebacterium diphtheriae. Source of infection cases or carriers; carriers are common sources of infection, their ratio is estimated to be 95 carriers for 5 clinical cases. Infective period - 14 - 28 days from the onset of disease. Age group - 1 to 5 years Sex - Both sexes Incubation period - 2 - 6 days
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