Delvallez G., Badell E., Cheng S., Meng S., Tong V., Norman J., Toubiana J., Vandelannoote K., Banuls Anne-Laure, Hide M., Brisse S. (2022). Non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in hallux ulceration. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 16 (6), p. 1118-1121. ISSN 1972-2680.
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Non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae in hallux ulceration
Delvallez G., Badell E., Cheng S., Meng S., Tong V., Norman J., Toubiana J., Vandelannoote K., Banuls Anne-Laure, Hide M., Brisse S.
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2022,
16 (6), p. 1118-1121 ISSN 1972-2680
Introduction: Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes classical diphtheria. Skin infections by toxigenic or non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae are prevalent in the tropics but are rarely reported. Case presentation: We report the identification of a non-toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae (biovar Gravis) isolate in a 52-year-old Cambodian male. The patient presented purulent and non-healing ulcerations on the right hallux. The wound has healed after 7 days of antibiotic therapy with a favourable outcome. Conclusions: This case represents, to our knowledge, the first report of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in Cambodia in the last 10 years, and highlights the lack of diagnosis and notifications of diphtheria. It is important to raise awareness among clinicians and to set up diphtheria surveillance in Cambodia.
