Putting Out the Fire before it becomes an Inferno: Responding to an Outbreak of Diphtheria in Edo State, Nigeria
Background: The recent outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria, lasting over 18 months, is largely attributed to a lack of vaccination, but other factors may have been contributory. The study aims to describe the characteristics of cases and control measures of a localised outbreak of diphtheria in Edo State, Nigeria. Method...