Corynebacterium diphtheriae and the Returned Tropical Traveler

ConclusionThe majority of C. diphtheriae isolated were from SSIs in otherwise healthy travelers returning from tropical destinations, rather than classical risk groups. Clinicians and laboratories need to be aware of this potential source of C. diphtheriae infection due to rare toxigenic strains.

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - November 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meryta L.A. May, Rodney J. McDougall, Jennifer M. Robson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research