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Jul 2026
Diphtheria resurgence, drug-supply delays, and case fatality at a tertiary hospital in Adamawa State, north-eastern Nigeria: a retrospective cohort study (2023-2026)
Pre-positioning of diphtheria antitoxin and intravenous erythromycin before each August-October peak, accelerated childhood immunisation catch-up, and strengthened surveillance in Adamawa State are identified as urgent priorities.
H. Ahmed, A. Hayatu
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