Abstract
The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM). The Journal considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in the field of infectious diseases. The Journal has been in publication since 2011, is included in the DOAJ since 2018 and is a member of COPE since 2021. The SLJID practices a double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, the SLJID publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination of scientific knowledge. The published articles are subsequently compiled into two issues in April and October. The SLJID does not charge any article processing or publication fee.
Highlights
Humans are the only natural host for C. diphtheriae, and transmission occurs through droplets and close physical contact
Devastating diphtheria epidemics affecting mainly children have disappeared due to good immunization coverage
Diphtheria toxoid combined with tetanus and pertussis vaccines (DTwP) has been responsible for reduction of diphtheria cases by>90%1
Summary
Humans are the only natural host for C. diphtheriae, and transmission occurs through droplets and close physical contact. Transmission of C. diphtheriae to susceptible individuals results in transient pharyngeal carriage rather than disease. Contamination of skin lesions may result in cutaneous diphtheria. Devastating diphtheria epidemics affecting mainly children have disappeared due to good immunization coverage.
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