A novel version of diphtOscan is available at https://gitlab.pasteur.fr/BEBP/diphtoscan. It is easier to install and to use on local computers. diphtOscan scans genomes of the Corynebacterium diphtheriae species complex and extracts information used for clinical and public health management, including diphtheria…

Production of diphtheria antitoxin (DAT) has been decreasing within time as vaccines have led to very limited number of cases. However, we still see constant outbreaks and therefore the production and availability of DAT is essential. A recent article seizes…

We are happy to share the news that a cgMLST-based Life Identification Number (LIN) system for hierarchical taxonomy of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and related species has been published. This taxonomy is based on the analysis of over 1,600 genomes, and improves…