Diphtheria - the Australian perspective

Authors

  • Henry Kilham The New Children's Hospital, PO Box 3515 Parramatta New South Wales 2124
  • Richard Benn The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1997.21.33

Abstract

Discusses diphtheria in Australia in the context of recent outbreaks in Eastern Europe. Argues for improving uptake of immunisation; and adequate surveillance. 

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References

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Patel M, Morey F, Butcher et al. The frequent isolation of toxigenic and nontoxigenic C. diphtheriae at Alice Springs Hospital. Comm Dis Intell 1994:18:310-311.

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Published

12/06/97

How to Cite

Kilham, Henry, and Richard Benn. 1997. “Diphtheria - the Australian Perspective”. Communicable Diseases Intelligence 21 (June):164-65. https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.1997.21.33.

Issue

Vol. 21 (1997)

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Editorial

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