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Diphtheria Update

Expert/s: Prof Paul Griffin

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Going Viral Episode 198

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A high index of suspicion based on vaccination status, travel and exposure history will help raise a red flag
Whilst awaiting confirmation of the throat swab culture result, reaching out early to your local infectious disease expert is highly advised
GPs are once again at the forefront of identifying, treating and ensuring that we commence the appropriate public health interventions

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 22 mins

Guest: A/Prof Paul Griffin, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist

Last Updated: 14 Jul, 2022

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Diphtheria Update

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Last Updated: 14 Jul, 2022

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