Diphtérie

Diphtheria

Diphtheria is caused by a bacterium that includes several species (Corynebacterium diphtheriae, C. ulcerans, C. pseudotuberculosis), some of which carry a gene responsible for the severity of the disease.

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  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of diphtheria

  • Assessing and monitoring vaccination coverage

  • Promote vaccination against diphtheria

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Vaccination

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Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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