Clinical features, prognosis, and treatment outcomes of diphtheria in children: a retrospective cohort study at children’s hospital, Sukkur

Key Points

• Diphtheria treatment outcomes indicate a need for improved management strategies in pediatric patients.
• Within the cohort, clinical features were analyzed to determine their impact on prognosis in children.
• Analysis utilized a retrospective cohort study design focusing on clinical data from a single children's hospital.
• Findings highlight areas where clinical interventions may enhance patient care and outcomes in managing diphtheria.