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September 10, 2025Przeglad EpidemiologicznyOpen Access

Diphtheria – Epidemiological situation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment methods and prevention

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KKKarolina KęderMKMagdalena Barbara KukulskaJLJulia Lachota

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals rising diphtheria cases due to low vaccination rates, highlighting urgent prevention measures.

Key Points

  • Diphtheria is increasingly re-emerging in various regions, with severe cases linked to toxigenic strains of corynebacterium diphtheriae.
  • Rapid diagnosis and accurate confirmation of the pathogen are essential for timely treatment and preventing severe complications.
  • Vaccination is crucial in preventing diphtheria and protecting against its transmission, especially in under-vaccinated populations.
  • The rise in diphtheria cases underscores the urgent need for improved education around prevention and treatment strategies.

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Kęder et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e02b210217d6479017chttps://doi.org/10.32394/pe/208640
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