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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-11-01
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Series: | Immunity, Inflammation and Disease |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1096 |
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