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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
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Recommended surveillance standard
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Statistics on Diphtheria
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