A case of cutaneous diptheria in New Zealand

Reports the case of an adult male who contracted cutaneous diphtheria after receiving a tattoo in Samoa, for which the Regional Public Health Service conducted urgent contact tracing. Reviews the techniques employed in traditional tattooing and highlights the importance of considering Corynebacteriu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	New Zealand medical journal 2012-02, Vol.125 (1350), p.93-95
1. Verfasser:	McGouran, David C. R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Corynebacterium diphtheriae Health aspects Tattooing
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