Objective To identify modifiable risk factors for diphtheria and assess their strengths of
association with the disease. Methods This review was conducted in accordance with the …

Background: India accounts for approximately 72% of reported diphtheria cases globally, the
majority of which occur in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The aim of this study is to better …

Background Diphtheria, once a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality, all but
disappeared following introduction of diphtheria vaccine. Recent outbreaks highlight the risk …

From 1999 to 2004, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vie Nam reported 401 clinically suspected
and 90 laboratory-confirmed diphtheria. To identify risk factors, a matched case–control …

In the past, diphtheria was considered one of the most serious childhood diseases because
it took a heavy toll in health and life among preschool-aged children. Prior to the widespread …

Abstract In 2017, a total of 8,819 cases of diphtheria were reported worldwide, the most
since 2004. However, recent diphtheria epidemiology has not been well described. We …

Background Diphtheria is a respiratory infectious disease of childhood. It is a fatal disease
and may cause complications if not recognized early and treated properly. Despite …

Outbreaks of diphtheria continue to occur in Kerala with an age shift to older population.
Antibody seroprevalence studies are essential to understand the immune status of the …

Diphtheria is an acute disease caused by exotoxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Globally, diphtheria has been showing a declining trend due to effective childhood …

Objective To identify risk factors for diphtheria related to sociodemographic, immunization
and household status, and source of infection in Sana'a. Methods A retrospective matched …