The role of cutaneous diphtheria in the acquisition of immunity
- 1 March 1968
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Epidemiology and Infection
- Vol. 66 (1) , 83-88
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022172400040961
Abstract
SUMMARY: A field survey conducted amongst children in a semi-rural area of Ceylon has revealed a high rate of Schick negative conversion early in life. A high carrier rate ofC. diphtheriaein cutaneous ulcers which probably accounts for this early Schick conversion has been detected. The role of cutaneous diphtheria and that of non-toxigenic organisms in the acquisition of natural immunity to the disease is discussed.This publication has 13 references indexed in Scilit:
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