Diphtheria in Nigeria

Diphtheria in Nigeria Diphtheria, an infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, has caused multiple outbreaks in Nigeria, including in 2011, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Quotes There have now been cases of diphtheria reported in Lagos, Kano, Yobe, and Osun states. Kano currently has the highest number of cases and this is now closely followed by Yobe state, While this is a highly preventable and a very treatable condition, without the appropriate treatment including antibiotics and diphtheria antitoxin for severely-ill cases, fatality can be high. Otherwise, with early detection and prompt institution of the right treatment, the outcomes are typically very good. The NCDC has prepositioned diphtheria antitoxin in the first two states where cases were reported. We have actually shared viles of diphtheria antitoxins in December last year for use in Lagos and Kano states. External links