Diphtheria-Associated Myocarditis: Clinical Profiles and Mortality Trends in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Saadia Ilyas,
Imran Khan,
Zaland A Yousafzai
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
infection, causing diphtheria, is a public health concern, particularly in developing nations like Pakistan. Despite immunization efforts, recent outbreaks since 2022 have emphasized the continuing threat. This study focuses on describing the clinical characteristics of children with diphtheria-induced myocarditis and exploring the association between early cardiac abnormalities, future fatality rates, and contributing factors.
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