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Pertussis is a highly contagious disease, for which periodic peaks in incidence and an increasing number of outbreaks have been observed over the last decades.
Martina Kovac +4 more
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An infant who suffered seizures many times after pentavalent vaccination: A case report
Although rare, serious adverse effects may be seen after vaccination. Especially, the whole-cell pertussis vaccine has been held responsible for neurological side effects, as the most important problem in vaccination.
Meryem Erat Nergiz +4 more
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Haemophilus influenzae type b reemergence after combination immunization
An increase in Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) in British children has been linked to the widespread use of a diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis combination vaccine (DTaP-Hib).
Mary P.E. Slack +23 more
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Evaluation of the immune response to diphtheria and tetanus toxoids by the serological methods
Scientific relevance. Currently, two types of methods are used to evaluate the potency of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids: the gold standard, which involves administering toxins to immunised animals, and serological methods, which involve quantifying ...
Е. I. Komarovskaya, A. A. Soldatov
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Background: An acellular Pertussis (aP) vaccine containing recombinant genetically detoxified Pertussis Toxin (PTgen), Filamentous Hemagglutinin (FHA) and Pertactin (PRN) has been developed by BioNet-Asia (BioNet).
Chukiat Sirivichayakul +9 more
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Recurrent diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria: A review of the underlying factors and remedies
Introduction The introduction of the diphtheria−tetanus−pertussis (DTP) vaccine into childhood immunization programs resulted in its widespread elimination in high‐income countries. However, Nigeria is currently experiencing an outbreak.
Nasir Abdulrasheed +10 more
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Satisfying the needs of the national immunization program requires maintaining diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP)–hepatitis B (HB)–Haemophilus influenza B (Hib) production. Therefore, new hepatitis B sources are needed.
Eddy Fadlyana +7 more
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Pertussis Immunization for Adolescents: What Are We Waiting for?
Immunization against pertussis (whooping cough) has been part of the routine childhood immunization program for over 50 years. Until 1997, a whole cell pertussis vaccine was used, most often combined with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids; in some ...
SA Halperin
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Evaluation of Potency on Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid for Adult Vaccines by In Vivo Toxin Neutralization Assay Using National Reference Standards [PDF]
Objectives Vaccinations against diphtheria and tetanus are essential in providing immunity against these bacterial infections. The potency of diphtheria and tetanus toxoid vaccines can be measured using the in vivo toxin neutralization assay.
Chan Woong Choi +7 more
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Immunization during pregnancy (IP) against pertussis is recommended in many countries to protect infants. Although maternal antibodies can influence the infants’ antibody responses to primary vaccinations, their effect on the development of functional ...
Aapo Knuutila +8 more
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