There were between 16,000 and 18,000 cases of diphtheria in the United States in 1940. By 1952 the number of cases per year had dropped significantly and they continued to drop. Widespread use of the DPT vaccine began in 1940.
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Diphtheria is not common on the United States.
No, the noun 'diphtheria' is a common noun, a word for any instance of diphtheria.
Yes, there was a notable outbreak of diphtheria in the United States during the 1940s, particularly after the decline in vaccination rates during World War II. This outbreak highlighted the importance of immunization, as the disease can be prevented through vaccination. The increase in cases prompted public health campaigns to promote diphtheria vaccination, leading to a significant decrease in incidence in the following years.
Diphtheria is an infectioncaused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
no
Only 1person had it in the entire world
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
Some common ones were:InfluenzaTyphoidYellow FeverTuberculosis
diphtheria and TB reigned supreme
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.
In areas where it is still common, children are most affected.