Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected.
Nearly one out of every Ten people that get Diphtheria, die from it
Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected.
can you die from Diphtheria?
Today there are approximately 0-5 cases of diphtheria per year in the United States.
Today there are approximately 0-5 cases of diphtheria per year in the United States.
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From diphtheria
Diphtheria is a rare disease in many parts of the world due to widespread vaccination, but it still poses a risk in some regions. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that there are about 5,000 to 10,000 cases of diphtheria annually, with mortality rates varying significantly depending on access to medical care. In recent years, deaths have been reported in the hundreds, primarily in areas with low vaccination coverage. However, in well-vaccinated populations, deaths from diphtheria are extremely rare.
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Wikipedia indicates there were 3 cases of diphtheria in the US between 2000 and 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diphtheria). The National Institues of Health indicates that 10% of people with diphtheria die (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001608.htm). Extrapolating the math, there was a 30% chance that one of those 3 cases resulted in death.
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.