Worst Diphtheria Outbreak in Decades Crosses State Borders The worst diphtheria outbreak in decades has spread across state borders, leaving a trail of illness and death in its wake.
This highly contagious bacterial infection is spreading rapidly due to weaknesses in public health infrastructure and low vaccination rates. What's Behind the Worst Diphtheria Outbreak in Decades?
Public health officials point to a combination of factors that have led to this outbreak.