白喉棒状杆菌是棒状杆菌属中公认的致病菌,而普遍存在于环境、皮肤、粘膜上的其他棒状杆菌被认为是非致病菌,要确定培养标本中是致病原而非污染所致比较困难。从1982年Lipsky等报告提到C.jeikeium和 Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a recognized causative organism in Corynebacterium, whereas other Corynebacteria commonly found in the environment, skin, and mucous membranes are considered as non-pathogenic bacteria. To determine if pathogens are present in culture samples rather than pollution difficult. The report from Lipsky et al. In 1982 referred to C.jeikeium and