Protecting the most vulnerable: ECDC recommendations to address ongoing local transmission of diphtheria

Low-Res_diph image

Source: Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Library

A new ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment highlights how ongoing circulation of diphtheria caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae may affect some populations who are more vulnerable to infection and issues recommendations to protect those most at risk.

 Registered users, subscribers or members - SIGN IN

To continue reading this article

Membership

Included as a benefit

Members of Applied Microbiology International have unlimited access to The Microbiologist as a benefit of membership. Just sign in with your usual membership credentials.

I AM A MEMBER

Find out more about how to join.

 

Register

FREE

Want to read more before deciding on a subscription? It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy more free content each month.

REGISTER

 

Subscribe

3.75 per month / £35 annually

Get unlimited access to The Microbiologist.

SUBSCRIBE