A cross sectional study on clinical profile and complications associated with diphtheria in Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable diseases, Hyderabad, Telangana state
Abstract:Background: Diphtheria is a potentially fatal infection caused by Corynebacterium (C.) diphtheriae strains and occasionally by toxigenic C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis strains. Although effective vaccines are available all over the world, this disease has the potential to re-emerge. As there are few studies regarding clinical profile, complications, and immunization status among adult in Telangana, this study will bridge the gap in information regarding demographic data, clinical features, immunization … Show more
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