culture   Western countries
statement   Extensive vaccination programs and historical relevance of diphtheria outbreaks have led to corynebacterium diphtheriae being rare in Western countries.

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1 corynebacterium diphtheriae Western countries Corynebacterium diphtheriae is uncommon and is generally associated with historical relevance due to the development of diphtheria vaccine. 1
2 corynebacterium diphtheriae Western countries Preventable with vaccination and considered rare due to high vaccination rates. 1
3 corynebacterium diphtheriae Western countries Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a rare cause of respiratory disease due to vaccination programs. 1
4 corynebacterium diphtheriae Western countries Associated with historical outbreaks of diphtheria and vaccination programs. 1