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To examine the profile and outcomes of children hospitalized with diphtheria, focusing on mortality predictors.

April 3, 2026Open Access

CLINICO–Demographic Profile and Outcomes of Hospitalised Children With Diphtheria in A Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar

Key Points

To examine the profile and outcomes of children hospitalized with diphtheria, focusing on mortality predictors.
Analysis of clinical and demographic data from hospitalized children with diphtheria
Assessment of mortality rates and predictors of death
Evaluation of vaccination status among affected children
Substantial mortality rate observed in hospitalized children with diphtheria
Carditis identified as the strongest independent predictor of death
High case fatality rate notably among unvaccinated children

Abstract

Mortality in children hospitalised with diphtheria remains substantial, with carditis as the strongest independent predictor of death. The high case fatality rate, predominantly among unvaccinated children, highlights the need for early cardiac evaluation and strengthened vaccination programmes.

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Muhammad et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5dc55a333a821460bbbf — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70529

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Authors

Amir Muhammad

Ashfaq Ahmed

Waqas Naseem

University of Debrecen

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Acta Paediatrica

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University of Debrecen

Lady Reading Hospital

Saidu Teaching Hospital

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CLINICO–Demographic Profile and Outcomes of Hospitalised Children With Diphtheria in A Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar

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