Diphtheria

Diagnosis, management, and prevention.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Infectious DiseasesPublic Health

Clinical Guidelines

Clinical management of diphtheria: guideline, 2 February 2024
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Public health control and management of diphtheria in England
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Clinical Guidance for Diphtheria | Diphtheria | CDC
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Diphtheria | Diagnosis & Disease Information (CDC Clinical Guidance Reference)
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Diphtheria | Infection Control | CDC
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Diphtheria | World Health Organization Fact Sheet
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Diphtheria Reporting and Investigation Guideline
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Diphtheria Vaccine Recommendations | Diphtheria | CDC
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Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis: Recommendations for Vaccine Use and Other Preventive Measures
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Operational protocol for clinical management of Diphtheria
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Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
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