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Toxigenic Diphtheriae in Children Study by Ichsan Marzatillah is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study analyzed the profile of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in children under 18 years old in Indonesia from 2017 to 2018, identifying 36 viable isolates with the intermedius strain being the most prevalent. Symptoms included fever and painful swallowing, with significant complications linked to the intermedius strain, including airway obstruction and myocarditis, leading to a high mortality rate among infected individuals. The findings highlight the importance of vaccination status and the nee
- Author
- Ichsan Marzatillah
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- EN