Adult diphtheria in Malaysia: A case report
In November 2016, a 28-year-old Malay man presented to the emergency department in respiratory distress, with a history of fever and sore throat. A clinical diagnosis of acute diphtheria was made and the patient was isolated and ventilated in the intensive care unit, and received diphtheria antitoxi...
Main Authors: | Loganathan, Tharani, Yusof, Mohamed Paid |
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Format: | Article |
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Malaysian Medical Association
2018
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