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Nontoxigenic highly pathogenic clone of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Poland, 2004-2012.


ABSTRACT: Twenty-five cases of nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection were recorded in Poland during 2004-2012, of which 18 were invasive. Alcoholism, homelessness, hepatic cirrhosis, and dental caries were predisposing factors for infection. However, for 17% of cases, no concomitant diseases or predisposing factors were found.

SUBMITTER: Zasada AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3837660 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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