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Bacterial tracheitis caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae

R Berner1, J U Leititis, H O Fürste

  • 1University of Children's Hospital, Freiburg, Germany.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of diphtheria in Germany presented as bacterial tracheitis in an unvaccinated child. Despite treatment, the patient died, highlighting the critical need for diphtheria immunization.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diphtheria is now rare in Germany.
  • Unvaccinated children remain susceptible.
  • Bacterial tracheitis can mimic other respiratory illnesses.