French researchers are drawing attention to the biggest diphtheria epidemic in Western Europe in seven decades, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as migrants and the homeless. Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection, can take severe forms, affecting the respiratory tract or the skin. In 2022, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control reported 362 cases, underlining the need for increased vigilance and targeted action.
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Europa de Vest, confruntată cu o epidemie de difterie în comunitățile vulnerabile
O epidemie de difterie afectează populații vulnerabile în Europa de Vest din 2022 (studiu)
Epidemia care afectează populaţii vulnerabile în Europa de Vest din 2022. Este cea mai mare din ultimii 70 de ani
Studiu: Epidemia care afectează populaţii vulnerabile în Europa de Vest din 2022. Este cea mai mare din ultimii 70 de ani
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