Recurrent diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria: A review of the underlying factors and remedies

Recurrent diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria: A review of the underlying factors and remedies

Abstract Introduction The introduction of the diphtheria−tetanus−pertussis (DTP) vaccine into childhood immunization programs resulted in its widespread elimination in high‐income countries. However, Nigeria is currently experiencing an outbreak. The primary cause of diphtheria outbreaks and its hig...

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Main Authors: Nasir Abdulrasheed, Lukman Lawal, Abdulazeez B. Mogaji, Ahmed O. Abdulkareem, Abdulrahman K. Shuaib, Sodiq G. Adeoti, Opeyemi P. Amosu, Abdulmujeeb O. Muhammad‐Olodo, Abdulwahab O. Lawal, Tawakalitu A. Jaji, Toufik Abdul‐Rahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-11-01
Series:Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
Subjects:
Africa
antitoxin
diphtheria−pertussis−tetanus
infectious disease
Nigeria
vaccine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1096

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https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1096

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