Tag: Diptheria

This season’s first death due to diphtheria in Delhi has caused an alarm with doctors assessing their preparedness. This death took place in spite of the diphtheria vaccine is among the oldest vaccines in India’s Universal Immunisation Programme. Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria,a bacterium.The primary infection is in the throat and… Continue reading Why diphtheria is a concern: long-time vaccine, yet rising recent numbers