Nontoxigenic Highly Pathogenic Clone of<i>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</i>, Poland, 2004–2012

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Twenty-five cases of nontoxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection were recorded in Poland during 2004-2012, of which 18 were invasive. Alcoholism, homelessness, hepatic cirrhosis, and dental caries were predisposing factors for infection. However, for 17% of cases, no concomitant diseases or predisposing factors were found.

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