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Clinical presentation and predictors of hospital mortality of diphtheria in Nigeria, July 2023 to April 2024: a single-center study

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Abstract

Diphtheria is a significant burden in Nigeria, particularly among children. Neck swelling, hypoxemia, abnormal respiratory findings, and impaired renal function were predictive of hospitalization death. Although antitoxin and vaccination were related to outcomes, they did not predict hospitalization death.

Research topics

  • Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
  • Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-10401-4

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