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Diphtheria--the continuing hazard.

I C Bowler1, B K Mandal, B Schlecht

  • 1Regional Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Monsall Hospital, Manchester.

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|February 1, 1988
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A severe diphtheria case in an unimmunized child prompted an investigation. This revealed a classmate with cutaneous diphtheria recently returned from Bangladesh, underscoring lesion swabbing during outbreaks.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diphtheria remains a concern, particularly in unvaccinated populations.
  • Cutaneous diphtheria can be a source of infection.
  • International travel can introduce infectious diseases into new areas.

Observation:

  • A severe case of diphtheria occurred in a previously unimmunized schoolchild.
  • The child had no history of foreign travel.
  • An epidemiological investigation linked the case to a classmate with cutaneous diphtheria.

Findings:

  • The classmate with cutaneous diphtheria had recently returned from Bangladesh, an area endemic for the disease.
  • This epidemiological link suggests a potential transmission route.

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  • The investigation highlights the importance of thorough outbreak assessments.

    • Implications:

    • Swabbing all skin lesions in individuals returning from endemic areas is crucial during outbreak investigations.
    • Early identification and intervention are key to controlling diphtheria spread.
    • Maintaining high vaccination rates is essential for preventing severe diphtheria cases.