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Update on pertussis and pertussis immunization [PDF]
Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract disease caused by Bordetella pertussis infection. The clinical manifestation of this infection can be severe enough to cause death.
Jung Yun Hong
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In 2009, nearly 17,000 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were reported in the United States, but many more go undiagnosed and unreported. Implications for occupational health nurses include assistance in early diagnosis of adult cases and prevention for employee families at home and abroad.
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Coping Strategies for Pertussis Resurgence
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory disease caused primarily by Bordetella pertussis, a Gram-negative bacteria. Pertussis is a relatively contagious infectious disease in people of all ages, mainly affecting newborns and infants under 2 months of
Xuanxuan Nian +4 more
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ObjectiveTo characterize the incidence of laboratory confirmed pertussis cases by immunization status in Ninghai County, and to provide evidence for improving pertussis prevention and control strategy in Ninghai County.MethodsData of reported pertussis ...
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Pertussis in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations: epidemiology and challenges
Pertussis is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. Infants and young children are particularly at risk of severe and life-threatening disease. Infectious older individuals may transmit Bordetella pertussis to unprotected
Usa Thisyakorn +3 more
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Severe Bordetella pertussis infection and vaccine issue in Chongqing, from 2012 to 2018
Objective: Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory illness mainly caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The infection of B. pertussis has been increasing and the current diagnosis of pertussis in children is challenging; little
Zhidai Liu +11 more
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Objective: In recent years, the incidence of Bordetella pertussis infection in infants and young children has been increasing. Multiple studies have suggested that B.
Sainan Chen +9 more
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A retrospective cohort study was conducted to examine trends in the incidence and burden of pertussis among adults ≥50 years in South Korea, with/without pre-existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. The nationwide Health Insurance
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