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Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae that affects the respiratory system. It has reemerged in Katsina State, Nigeria in 2023, with 50 suspected cases and 5 deaths reported as of week 7. The majority of cases are in children under 15 years old. Public health efforts are focused on laboratory confirmation of cases, treatment, contact tracing, and vaccination.

Author

Salihu Mustapha

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