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Emerging Corynebacterium diphtheriae Species Complex Infections, Réunion Island, France, 2015–2020
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8 2023
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 2023; 29(8):1630-1633
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:Clinical, epidemiologic, and microbiologic analyses revealed emergence of 26 cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae species complex infections on Réunion Island, France, during 2015-2020. Isolates were genetically diverse, indicating circulation and local transmission of several diphtheria sublineages. Clinicians should remain aware of the risk for diphtheria and improve diagnostic methods and patient management.
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Pubmed ID:37486209
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10370861
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Volume:29
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Issue:8
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