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No! There has not been a case of Diphtheria in the US since 1999! You are most likely to find the disease in poor areas of Latin America. There vaccinations are not a big priority and so they are infected more.
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∙ 6y agoA diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
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Why is diphtheria rare in the US today?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Why is diphtheria extremely rare in the US?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Why is diphtheria extremely rare in the US today?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Why is diphtheria extremely rare in US today?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Why is diphtheria so rare in the US today?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
Who found diphtheria?
Joseph O'Dwyer. He was a U.S. physician.
What are some reasons that diphtheria is so uncommon in the US?
A diphtheria vaccine is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations.
How common was diphtheria in the 1940?
Only 1person had it in the entire world
When was diphtheria first found?
The disease was first described in the 5th century BC by Hippocrates.
How is diphtheria treated if the patient is sensitive to animal serum?
Patients who are sensitive (about 10%) must be desensitized with diluted antitoxin, since the antitoxin is the only specific substance that will counteract diphtheria exotoxin. No human antitoxin is available for the treatment of diphtheria.
How long to stay home with diphtheria?
1 to 10 days only
Can you still get diphtheria?
can you die from Diphtheria?
