Translation of "diphtheria" into Afrikaans

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diphtheria noun grammar

(pathology) A highly infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract characterised by a sore throat, fever, and difficulty breathing. Its effects are due to a potent toxin secreted by a bacterium. [..]

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    Infectious disease

    As a result of close contact with Europeans, thousands of natives died from measles, smallpox, diphtheria, and leprosy.

    As gevolg van noue kontak met Europeërs het duisende inboorlinge aan masels, pokke, witseerkeel en melaatsheid gesterf.

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