Emerging Corynebacterium diphtheriae Species Complex Infections, Reunion Island, France, 2015-2020.

ABSTRACT: Clinical, epidemiologic, and microbiologic analyses revealed emergence of 26 cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae species complex infections on Réunion Island, France, during 2015-2020. Isolates were genetically diverse, indicating circulation and local transmission of several diphtheria sublineages. Clinicians should remain aware of the risk for diphtheria and improve diagnostic methods and patient management.

SUBMITTER: Garrigos T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10370861 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature