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  • Title: Non-toxigenic penicillin-resistant cutaneous C. diphtheriae infection: a case report and review of the literature.
    Author: FitzGerald RP, Rosser AJ, Perera DN.
    Journal: J Infect Public Health; 2015; 8(1):98-100. PubMed ID: 25027172.
    Abstract:
    Here, we report a case of non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in a previously healthy 14-year-old girl that was acquired in Ethiopia and presented locally. This is the first clinical case of penicillin-resistant C. diphtheriae in the UK. This is significant finding because penicillin is the recommended first-line agent for the prophylaxis against and treatment of C. diphtheriae in patients who are not allergic to penicillin.
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