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Severe Respiratory Diphtheria-Like Illness Caused by Toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We report a possible zoonotic case of severe diphtheria-like respiratory illness in Norway caused by a previously unreported toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans sequence type. This case highlights C. ulcerans as an emerging pathogen that can cause life-threatening disease. Clinicians should be aware of C. ulcerans infection, even in regions where diphtheria is rare.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3202.250908

Authors: Rita Helleren, Hans Kristian Fløystad, Odd Alexander Tellefsen, Miroslav Boskovic, Terje Skraastad, Anne Torunn Mengshoel, Kristian Alfsnes, Vegard Skogen

Language: English

Topic: Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128493334

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