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  "id": 8577050,
  "title": "Why diphtheria shouldn’t be treated at home – Epidemiologists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/why-diphtheria-shouldnt-be-treated-at-home-epidemiologists",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-20T00:18:34.000Z",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-diphtheria-shouldnt-be-treated-at-home-epidemiologists/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Public health experts warn against diphtheria home treatment, explaining the bacteria produces a toxin that can damage the heart, kidneys, and nerves. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-diphtheria-shouldnt-be-treated-at-home-epidemiologists/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}