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Diphtheria
By Prof. Jayendra R Gohil , Dr. Bhavesh A Shah , Dr. Alpa N Parekh
Submited on: 30 Dec 2011 02:16:05 PM GMT
Published on: 31 Dec 2011 10:34:41 AM GMT
 
Diphtheria
Posted by Dr. Chandresh C Pandya on 14 Jan 2012 03:57:59 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? Yes
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    very well defined description of nectrotic patch of a diphtheria case.this artcile also describes the other complication and immunization status of the child.However some of the introductory statement about the situation of diphtheira in the region can increase the value.

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    monitring of Routine Immunization Programme in the Gujarat state India 

  • How to cite:  Pandya C C.Diphtheria[Review of the article 'Diphtheria ' by Parekh A].WebmedCentral 2012;3(1):WMCRW001378
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The Diphtheria incidence is higher in District of Bhavnagar and has constituted about 25% of total cases seen in the State of Gujarat, India. Number of cases admitted in pediatrics dept. of the institute are as

2005- 68 ; 2006- 56 ; 2007- 62 ; 2008- 59 ; 2009- 75 ; 2010- 56 ; 2011- 34 ; 2012- 19 ; 2013- 12

As can be seen a declining trend is noted from 2009 to 2013 which reflects the ongoing improvement in the vaccination education program of the community carried out by the district health dept.


Responded by Prof. Jayendra R Gohil on 03 Mar 2014 05:12:35 PM
 
 
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