Trends and Geographical Distribution of Diphtheria in Nigeria: A Re-Emerging Disease
Diphtheria is a highly contagious and deadly vaccine–preventable bacterial infection that affects a person’s nose, throat, and occasionally the skin. Diphtheria is fatal in 5–10% of cases; however, the case fatality rate (CFR) can be as high as 20–40% among children and unvaccinated adults. Currentl...
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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