Recent Outbreaks of Diphtheria in Dibrugarh District, Assam, India

Diphtheria is still a significant child health problem in countries with low immunization coverage. Reports of diphtheria in adult population are also increasing. Here we describe three recent outbreaks of diphtheria in Dibrugarh district, Assam in two consecutive years. The study was undertaken i...

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Main Authors: Partha Pratim Das, Saurav Jyoti Patgiri, Lahari Saikia, Debosmita Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8144/20212_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(ASAK)_PFA(AK)_PFA2(ESAK).pdf