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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2019)
Fatal diphtheria cases in the vaccine era: Case series showing importance of early diagnosis in treatment of patient along with importance of booster doses in pre-school and school children
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Dr. Anu Sharma, Dr. KV Ingole, Dr. NK Shaikh
Abstract
Diphtheria is acute toxin mediated disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Although non toxigenic strains can cause infection but they are usually confined to cutaneous infection by bacteria itself and not toxin mediated. Early diagnosis and treatment is helpful in prevention of life threatening complications which directly affect the patient’s outcome.
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Pages:204-205
How to cite this article:
Dr. Anu Sharma, Dr. KV Ingole, Dr. NK Shaikh "Fatal diphtheria cases in the vaccine era: Case series showing importance of early diagnosis in treatment of patient along with importance of booster doses in pre-school and school children". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 204-205
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