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I have selected the article on Diphtheria. There is not much information on the transmission of disease. There is small amount on the article but more information on the topic could be very useful in order to help people prevent themselves from contracting the disease.

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Transmission

Human to human transmission of Diphtheria typically occurs in the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes. Inhalation of particles released from the infected individual leads to infection. It is also possible that contact with any lesions on the skin can also lead to transmission, but it is uncommon. Indirect infections can occur as well if an infected individual touches a surface or object. The bacteria can be left behind and still remain viable until an uninfected individual touches the same surface or object. There is also evidence that diphtheria has the potential to be zoonotic, but this has yet tot be confirmed.

Sources:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016). "Diphtheria Causes and Transmission" https://www.cdc.gov/diphtheria/about/causes-transmission.html

Hogg R. A., Wessels J., Hart A., Efstratiou A., De Zoysa G., Mann T., Pritchard G. C. (2009). "Possible zoonotic transmission of toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans from companion animals in a human case of fatal diphtheria." Veterinary record. 165:691-695

Youwang Y., Jianming D., Yong X., Pong Z. (1992) "Epidemiological Features of an Outbreak of Diphtheria and its Control with Diphtheria Toxoid Immunization." International Journal of Epidemiology. 21(4): 807-811