Some phytoplankton are toxin producing algae. Water samples are collected from selected sites within classified shellfish growing areas and analysed for various species of phytoplankton including: ...

Health authorities will review the vaccination records of 7.5 million children following the first recorded diphtheria case ... The bacteria produce a potent toxin that, as it spreads through ...

Following the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country, the Oyo State government has intensified surveillance, case management, and vaccination campaigns. This is as it has put ...

Oyo State government said efforts have been strengthened towards curbing the spread of diphtheria to the state and protecting residents following its outbreak as being experienced in some parts of ...

Diphtheria, caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, primarily attacks the throat and upper airways, producing a toxin that can lead to life-threatening breathing difficulties, heart ...

The patient was admitted to hospital, where he was treated with diphtheria anti-toxin and IV antibiotics. Admissions to the IPAS centre were restricted and anyone suffering with respiratory ...

Diagnosis and Treatment Doctors diagnose Diphtheria through clinical examination and laboratory tests like throat smears and toxin assays. Timely treatment is essential. That typically involves ...

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria has decried the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria and cerebrospinal meningitis in the country. The association noted that the ...

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,319 deaths from diphtheria between epidemiological week 19 of 2022 and week 10 of 2025, underscoring significant gaps in ...

Nigeria has recorded 23 new cases of diphtheria during the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State topping the list. This was revealed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and ...