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Authors

  1. Schweon, Steven J. MPH, MSN, RN, CIC, CPHQ, LTC-CIP, FSHEA, FAPIC

Abstract

Abstract: Travelers from parts of the world where diphtheria is endemic and vaccines are underutilized or unavailable may carry diphtheria, become ill, and spread the disease. This article provides an overview of diphtheria as well as management updates that are particularly critical amid new travel records and a climate of vaccine hesitancy.