This article reports the investigation and control measures undertaken following the identification of a toxigenic strain of Cornyebacterium diphtheriae var gravis, designated ribotype 'Minsk', in a partially vac-cinated teenager born in the United Kingdom with no recent history of travel or known contact with a case of diphtheria or a carrier. This case highlights the need for ongoing work to improve vaccine uptake rates to ensure children receive all scheduled vaccinations.
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Perkins, S., Cordery, R., Nixon, G., Abrahams, A., Andrews, J., White, J., … Anaraki, S. (2010). Investigations and control measures following a non-travel-associated case of toxigenic cornyebacterium diphtheriae, London, United Kingdom, December 2009-January 2010. Eurosurveillance, 15(16), 4–6. https://doi.org/10.2807/ese.15.16.19544-en
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