A 10-year-old boy has died from a diphtheria infection in a Berlin hospital, German newspaper Tagesspiegel reported on Wednesday, saying the child had not had the well-established vaccination.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.

The infectious disease body noted that the deaths accounted for a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 5.1 per centNigeria has recorded 41,336 suspected cases of diphtheria in 37 states across 350 Local ...

Eight confirmed cases of diphtheria have been reported in the Western Cape and Gauteng, prompting health officials to issue an urgent warning to clinicians. The disease, which can lead to severe ...

Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and airways, leading to breathing difficulties and potential organ damage. It spreads through respiratory droplets and can be ...

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Some symptoms include fever, runny nose, sore throat ...

A tragic incident has unfolded in Berlin, where a 10-year-old boy succumbed to a diphtheria infection, according to a report by German newspaper Tagesspiegel. Despite the existence of a ...

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It primarily affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by ‘Corynebacterium diphtheriae’. It primarily affects the respiratory system, targeting the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. The bacteria ...

On National Pediatrician Day, we honour the unwavering dedication of paediatricians who play a vital role in shaping a ...

Every organism has six “links” upon which the chain of infection can be broken; breaking any link helps to ensure microbial safety. Detecting the specific organism—or infectious agent ...