First throat Diptheria cases of this century diagnosed in Australia, toddler hospitalised - WION

Diphtheria was a common cause of death in children up until the 1940s but it now occurs mainly in countries with poor immunisation levels, according to NSW Health. The infection is spread through coughing and sneezing, and can also spread by contact with cont…

First cases of diphtheria of the throat have been diagnosed in New South Wales this century, a toddler is in intensive care and a second child has been hospitalised after contracting the disease.Diph… [+1788 chars]

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