Nontoxigenic Highly Pathogenic Clone of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae, Poland, 2004-2012

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Journal Emerg Infect Dis

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2013 Nov 12

PMID 24209492

Citations 20

Authors

Aleksandra A Zasada

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Abstract

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.

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