Cutaneous infections with Corynebacterium diphtheriae in France: A cohort study
Physicians should remain vigilant for cutaneous diphtheria in travelers and immunocompromised patients. However, accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to the presence of polymicrobial infections and common co-pathogens. Actual incidence of cutaneous diphtheria may be underestimated, underscoring a need for heightened awareness and vigilance. Vaccination programs should be implemented, notwithstanding their ineffectiveness on non-toxigenic strains.
Authors
- Aurélien Dinh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5843-4819)
- Marlène Amara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8052-006X)
- Ahmed Younes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1746-4624)
- Emma D’Anglejan
- Nancy P. Blumenthal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4283-6872)
- H. Mascitti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7218-3297)
- I. Bourgault Villada
- Anne‐Laure Roux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3507-6537)
- Héloise Mazoyer
Institutions
- Hôpital André Mignot (FR)
- Hôpital Ambroise-Paré (FR)
- Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Diseases Now
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idnow.2025.105109
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.80