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  • Title: Imported cutaneous diphtheria, United Kingdom.
    Author: de Benoist AC, White JM, Efstratiou A, Kelly C, Mann G, Nazareth B, Irish CJ, Kumar D, Crowcroft NS.
    Journal: Emerg Infect Dis; 2004 Mar; 10(3):511-3. PubMed ID: 15109425.
    Abstract:
    Cutaneous diphtheria is endemic in tropical countries but unusual in the United Kingdom. Four cases occurred in the United Kingdom within 2 months in 2002. Because cutaneous diphtheria causes outbreaks of both cutaneous and pharyngeal forms, early diagnosis is essential for implementing control measures; high diphtheria vaccination coverage must also be maintained.
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