Severe diphtheria with neurologic and myocardial involvement in a Swedish patient: a case report

Severe diphtheria with neurologic and myocardial involvement in a Swedish patient: a case report

Abstract Background Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Although waning in incidence diphtheria can cause severe disease as in this rare Swedish case with several complications. Case presentation A 55-year old male presented to the emergency room with severe respiratory symptoms and...

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Main Authors: Sten Skogmar, Johan Tham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Diphtheria
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Respiratory disease
Neurological manifestations
Myocarditis
Tuberculosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3264-9

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