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Diphtheria
Research findings from S. Bitragunta et al update understanding of diphtheria
August 20th, 2008
According to a study from Madras, India, "During 2003-2006, diphtheria rates in Hyderabad, India, were higher among persons 5-19 years of age, women, and Muslims than among other groups." "Vaccine was efficacious among those who received > 4 doses. The proportion of the population receiving boosters was low, especially among Muslims," wrote S. Bitragunta and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "We recommend increasing booster dose coverage." Bitragunta and colleagues published their study in Emerging Infectious Diseases (Persistence of diphtheria, Hyderabad, India, 2003-2006. Emerging Infectious Diseases,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-08-20)
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