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Mathematical Analysis of Spread and Control of Diphtheria with Emphasis on Diphtheria Antitoxin Efficiency

Diphtheria, a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, remains a significant public health concern worldwide. In this study, we employ mathematical modeling to analyze the spread and control of diphtheria, focusing on the efficacy of ...
Akponana, Eloho B., Arierhie, Eirene O., Okedoye, Akindele M., Egbune, Ngozika J.   +3 more
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Studies on the denaturation of antibody: I. The action of urea on diphtheria antitoxin [PDF]

, 1944
Although a great deal of information has been accumulated regarding the stability of antibody under various conditions and treatments (1), the action of urea and similar substamces seems to have been largely neglected.
Wright, George G.
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Diphtheria.

, 2020
Diphtheria is a potentially fatal infection mostly caused by toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae strains and occasionally by toxigenic C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis strains.

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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children with diphtheria 2018–2023 in RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya

Zdorovʹe Rebenka
Background. Diphtheria remains a public health concern in many developing countries, despite the widespread availability of effective vaccines. Children are particularly vulnerable, with an increased risk of severe complications and mortality.
Marisa Tulus Purnomo, Dominicus Husada, Ismoedijanto, Parwati Setiono Basuki, Dwiyanti Puspitasari, Leny Kartina, Rahma Ira Mustikasari   +6 more
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The Diphtheria Disease

This study, ‘The Diphtheria Disease’ explored the historical significance, etiology, symptoms, transmission, and preventive measures related to diphtheria. The study adopted a qualitative meta-analysis approach.
Muekara Friday Dugbor
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A Review of Adverse Events From the Use of Diphtheria Antitoxin (DAT) in the United States, 2004-2019. [PDF]

Clin Infect Dis, 2022
Bampoe VD, Boswell HC, Yu YC, Acosta AM.
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for dairy cattle

Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 102, Issue 4, Page 143-186, April 2024.
JK House, MM Izzo, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris, on behalf of the Australian Veterinary Association Ltd and Animal Medicines Australia   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unmasking the Overlap: Dual Diagnosis of Diphtheria and Infectious Mononucleosis

Journal of the Scientific Society
Diphtheria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae characterized, by the formation of a pseudomembrane over the tonsil, which can sometimes extend up to the larynx making it fatal.
Valli Rajasekaran, Karthika Jeyakumar, Nithya Dharani Prabhu, PV Anto   +3 more
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Immunity to diphtheria in Izmir, Turkey

, 2000
In order to assess immunity to diphtheria in Izmir, Turkey, a total of 743 persons 1-70 years of age were selected with cluster sampling. The information on socio-demographic characteristics, vaccination status and diphtheria history was gathered for ...
Kurugol, Z, Keskinoglu, PEMBE, Afsar, I, Ozacar, T, Egemen, A, Aksit, S, Keskinoglu, P   +6 more
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Immune status against diphtheria in healthy adults

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2019
Outbreaks of diphtheria continue to occur in Kerala with an age shift to older population. Antibody seroprevalence studies are essential to understand the immune status of the community and to develop an effective immunization strategy.
Jesheera M Kutty, Bijayraj RajanBabu, Sohanlal Thiruvoth   +2 more
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