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[A case report of pharyngeal diphtheria]
R Schmidt1, J Zyrus, L Winkelmann
1Abteilung für Infektionskrankheiten, Maxim-Zetkin-Krankenhauses Nordhausen.
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Severe toxic diphtheria in an adult highlights the need for revaccination. This case demonstrates that diphtheria remains a risk, even in adults, emphasizing the importance of boosters to prevent severe illness.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection, can affect individuals of all ages.
- Serum antibody levels to diphtheria toxin in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) population have shown new trends.
- Adults may be susceptible to diphtheria due to waning immunity.