Disentangling diphtheria: an investigation into its persistence worldwide

Introduction: Diphtheria is a contagious disease primarily caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which typically affects the respiratory tract and less often the skin. Transmission occurs via exposure to secretions of an infected person. Generally, respiratory diphtheria has a case fatality rate of...

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Main Author: Ikejezie, Juniorcaius
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80258/