2022
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5425
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Cutaneous diphtheria complicated oncologic reconstruction surgery in osteosarcoma

Abstract: Diphtheria is an uncommon bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract. We described a surgical site infection in a young adolescent female on maintenance chemotherapy. Corynebacterium diphtheriae was recovered from the wound, and she was treated with antibiotics and antitoxin. Cutaneous diphtheria should be considered in immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy.

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“…Within the genus Corynebacterium, there are 176 species and 13 subspecies. Usually, the incubation period lasts between 2 and 5 days, but it can last as long as 10 days [24].…”
Section: Diphtheriamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Within the genus Corynebacterium, there are 176 species and 13 subspecies. Usually, the incubation period lasts between 2 and 5 days, but it can last as long as 10 days [24].…”
Section: Diphtheriamentioning
confidence: 99%