Diphtheria
Description: Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria, transmitted from person to person through close physical and respiratory contact. It can cause infection of the nasopharynx, which may lead to breathing difficulties and death
Prevention: Toxoid as DTP, DT or Td - at least three primary doses given by the intramuscular route
2011 global figures
| 4,887 reported cases | |
| 5'000 estimated deaths (in 2004) | |
| 83% estimated DTP3 coverage | |
| 24% of countries reached >=80% DTP3 coverage in all districts |
Statistics on Diphtheria
