Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. They usually start two to five days after exposure. Symptoms often come on fairly gradually, beginning with a sore throat and fever. In severe cases, a grey or white patch develops in the throat. This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. The neck may swell in part due to enlarged lymph nodes. A form of diphtheria which involves the skin, eyes or genitals also exists. Complications may include myocarditis, inflammation of nerves, kidney problems, and …
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World Bank Group · 8 April 2024 English
This report provides an analysis of access to essential health services in Myanmar from 2021 to 2023, based on publicly available sources of information as well as multiple assessments conducted …
cine-preventable diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and tuberculosis. 15 …
ACAPS · 2 April 2024 English
However, between November 2023 and of the progress made in 2023, following the conclusion February 2024, significant deterioration occurred in of the truce period inadequate food consumption in AA-controlled areas, …
figure to previous JMR measles, dengue fever, diphtheria, polio, and acute modeling in October 2023. The … localized outbreaks of measles, dengue fever, diphtheria, polio, and acute watery diarrhea were also reported …
WHO: World Health Organization · 1 April 2024 English
achieved, particularly for three doses of the diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP3) vaccine and one dose … million deaths annually from diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles.17 … vaccines. Findings Between 1990 and 2019, the diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP), measles, rotavirus and … variable. Vaccine coverage rate28 Three doses of diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis vaccine; one dose of measles-containing … (14.0 to 32.3) CI: confidence interval; DTP3: diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis vaccine three doses; Hib3: …
EU: European Union · 25 March 2024 English
zoonotic bacterial pathogens; Legionella; and diphtheria and pertussis. (3) In response to those calls … Union reference laboratory for public health on diphtheria and pertussis until 26 March 2031. 2. The responsibilities … EU REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ON DIPHTHERIA AND PERTUSSIS, ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS … EU REFERENCE LABORATORY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ON DIPHTHERIA AND PERTUSSIS (HEREINAFTER ‘EURL’) Consortium … strengthen public health microbiology in the field of diphtheria and pertussis. The EURL shall provide support …
WHO: World Health Organization · 24 March 2024 English
Cameroon Diphtheria Ungraded 7-Jan-24 7-Jan-24 25-Feb-24 2 1 50.00% Two cases of diphtheria were reported … 2019, giving a cumulative of 62 cases . Gabon Diphtheria Ungraded 23-Jan-24 1-Dec-23 25-Jan-24 1 1 1 100 … January 2024, Cameroon reported a confirmed case of Diphtheria. The affected individual is a 9-year-old male … December 2023. The sample tested positive for Diphtheria on 23 January 2024. Ghana Mpox Protracted 2 8-Jun-22 … Guinea Diphtheria Grade 2 21-Aug-23 4-Jul-23 14-Jan-24 2,240 2,081 85 3.80% An outbreak of diphtheria has …
WHO: World Health Organization · 17 March 2024 English
Cameroon Diphtheria Ungraded 7-Jan-24 7-Jan-24 25-Feb-24 2 1 50.00% Two cases of diphtheria were reported … 2019, giving a cumulative of 62 cases . Gabon Diphtheria Ungraded 23-Jan-24 1-Dec-23 25-Jan-24 1 1 1 100 … January 2024, Cameroon reported a confirmed case of Diphtheria. The affected individual is a 9-year-old male … December 2023. The sample tested positive for Diphtheria on 23 January 2024. Ghana Mpox Protracted 2 8-Jun-22 … Guinea Diphtheria Grade 2 21-Aug-23 4-Jul-23 14-Jan-24 2,240 2,081 85 3.80% An outbreak of diphtheria has …
WHO: World Health Organization · 15 March 2024 French
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administered safely with the following vaccines: diphtheria-tetanus acellular or whole-cell pertussis vaccine … vaccine (DTaP/DTP); reduced anti- gen diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap); Haemophilus …
WHO: World Health Organization · 15 March 2024 French
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administered safely with the following vaccines: diphtheria-tetanus acellular or whole-cell pertussis vaccine … vaccine (DTaP/DTP); reduced anti- gen diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap); Haemophilus …
ACAPS · 14 March 2024 English
Forecasts and expected El Niño-related hazards • Historical impact of previous El Niño events in the country • Typical influence of El Niño between January–June in the country • Seasonal …
cholera, malaria, dengue, measles, COVID-19, and diphtheria • Vulnerability: 5.9/10 continue to be reported …
World Bank Group · 13 March 2024 English
to infectious diseases, as illustrated by the diphtheria outbreaks in 2018. The violence, including sexual …
