Diphtheria outbreak in Shan State, Myanmar
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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Officials in Myanmar are reporting a diphtheria outbreak in eastern Shan State, according to a Thit Htoo Lwin report (computer translated). Since the end of July, 36 cases of diphtheria have been treated at Kengtung People's Hospital and five have died, a spokesperson with the Kengtung People's Hospital stated. Diphtheria is a highly contagious [...]
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