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Nontoxigenic Highly Pathogenic Clone of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Poland, 2004–2012
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  • Alternative Title:
    Emerg Infect Dis
  • Personal Author:
    Zasada, Aleksandra A.
  • Description:
    Twenty-five cases of nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection were recorded in Poland during 2004-2012, of which 18 were invasive. Alcoholism, homelessness, hepatic cirrhosis, and dental caries were predisposing factors for infection. However, for 17% of cases, no concomitant diseases or predisposing factors were found.

  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Collection(s):
    Emerging Infectious Diseases
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