Did you know that before the 1950s, Poland saw tens of thousands of diphtheria cases every year? There were 1,500 to 3,000 deaths each year. This shows how serious diphtheria is. It's a contagious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae that can be deadly if not treated. Thanks to vaccines, diphtheria cases have dropped to almost none. In 2024, there were only two cases. This is a big win for public health . In this article, we'll look at diphtheria's symptoms , causes, and how it spreads. Knowing these helps us prevent and treat i...
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