FACTSHEET: What you should know about the diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Nigeria. But what is diphtheria, and what leads to its spread?
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Nigeria. But what is diphtheria, and what leads to its spread?
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