학술논문
Diphtheria in Mayotte, 2007-2015.
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
Subject
*EPIDEMIOLOGY
*DIPHTHERIA
*CORYNEBACTERIUM diphtheriae
*SKIN ulcers
*HOSPITALS
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Language
ISSN
1080-6040
Abstract
Epidemiology of diphtheria in the southwestern Indian Ocean is poorly documented. We analyzed 14 cases of infection with toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae reported during 2007-2015 in Mayotte, a French department located in this region. Local control of diphtheria is needed to minimize the risk for importation of the bacterium into disease-free areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]