Cutaneous diphtheria

MONDO:0001479

A usually mild form of diphtheria characterized by infection of the skin by corynebacterium diphtheria and the resulting formation of a chronic, shallow ulcer that is sometimes bordered or followed by a bulla.

Also known as: cutaneous diphtheria

3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Cutaneous diphtheria itself.

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↑ Skin infection (152) ↑ Skin disease caused by bacterial infection (57) ↑ Diphtheria (27) ↑ Pyoderma (16)

Including sub-types (3) Tagged with Cutaneous diphtheria (0)

Not yet recruiting 2 Completed 1

One shot wonder? new antibiotic trial for Kids' skin infections

Disease control Completed

This study tested a single dose of the antibiotic oritavancin in 118 children aged 3 months to 12 years with acute bacterial skin infections. The goal was to see if it is safe and tolerable. Researchers also looked at how the drug works in the body and whether it cures the infect…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: Melinta Therapeutics, LLC • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC

Cutaneous diphtheria

Where it sits in the disease tree

One shot wonder? new antibiotic trial for Kids' skin infections