Diphtheria in Mayotte, 2007-2015

Epidemiology of diphtheria in the southwestern Indian Ocean is poorly documented. We analyzed 14 cases of infection with toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae reported during 2007-2015 in Mayotte, a French department located in this region. Local control of diphtheria is needed to minimize the risk for importation of the bacterium into disease-free areas.

Author(s): Belchior Emmanuel, Henry Sabine, Badell Edgar, Collet Louis, Benoit-Cattin Thierry, de Montera Anne-Marie, Guiso Nicole, Patey Olivier, Levy-Bruhl Daniel, Filleul Laurent, Chieze Francois, Olivier Sophie

Publishing year: 2017

Pages: 1218-1220

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