Rare manifestations of cutaneous diphtheria: a case report
This case underscores the complexity of diphtheria presentations, particularly with rare pseudomembranes in both throat and vaginal regions. The successful management, combining traditional and innovative therapies, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing unusual manifestations promptly. The potential role of auto-inoculation and the efficacy of interventions like hydrogen peroxide sitz baths warrant further investigation. Overall, this case contributes to the understanding of diverse diphtheria presentations, guiding future clinical strategies for management of diphtheria cases and emphasizing the imperative of comprehensive vaccination efforts.
Authors
- Salma Suwaid
- Monika Ried
- A. Mustapha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9683-2361)
- Salma Yasmin Mohd Yusuf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7102-8770)
- Aminu Shehu Liman
- Ruqayyah Ali Muhammad
Institutions
- Ahmadu Bello University (NG)
- Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (US)
- München Klinik Bogenhausen (DE)
- Lagos State Health Service Commission (NG)
- Tsinghua University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04646-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.62
Funders
- Tsinghua University