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
2016 global figures
| 7'097 reported cases | ||
| 86% estimated DTP3 coverage | ||
| 27% of countries reached >=80% DTP3 coverage in all districts |
Statistics on Diphtheria
Last Update: 15 May 2018