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Pathogen analysis of pertussis-like syndrome in children

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background The aim of the study was to identify the pathogens, in addition to bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis), which cause pertussis-like syndrome in children and to compare clinical presentation between those with B.
Wenjing Gu, Kun Wang, Xinxing Zhang, Chuangli Hao, Yanhong Lu, Min Wu, Sainan Chen, Yanyu He, Jun Xu, Xuejun Shao, Yuqing Wang   +10 more
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Infection-acquired versus vaccine-acquired immunity in an SIRWS model [PDF]

, 2017
Despite high vaccine coverage, pertussis has re-emerged as a public health concern in many countries. One hypothesis posed for re-emergence is the waning of immunity.
Campbell, Patricia T, Frascoli, Federico, Hughes, Barry D, Leung, Tiffany, McCaw, James M   +4 more
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Burden of Pertussis in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: A Retrospective Database Study in England

Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 2023
Introduction Pertussis, a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis, affects people of all ages. Older adults are particularly susceptible to its severe outcomes and complications.
Lauriane Harrington, Emmanuel Aris, Amit Bhavsar, Nicolas Jamet, Essè Ifèbi Hervé Akpo, Jason C. Simeone, Anna Ramond, Dimitra Lambrelli, John Oppenheimer, Yan Sergerie, Piyali Mukherjee, Kinga Meszaros   +11 more
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Coping Strategies for Pertussis Resurgence

Vaccines, 2023
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, Hongbo Liu, Mengyao Cai, Kai Duan, Xiaoming Yang   +4 more
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Severe Bordetella pertussis infection and vaccine issue in Chongqing, from 2012 to 2018

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2019
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, Shan Liu, Yi Shu, Zuqun Yang, Bin Peng, Hongmei Xu, Qubei Li, Zhengxiu Luo, Jihong Dai, Enmei Liu, Zhou Fu, Lin Zou   +11 more
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Loss of multi-epitope specificity in memory CD4(+) T cell responses to B. pertussis with age. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Pertussis is still occurring in highly vaccinated populations, affecting individuals of all ages. Long-lived Th1 CD4(+) T cells are essential for protective immunity against pertussis.
Wanda G H Han, Inonge van Twillert, Martien C M Poelen, Kina Helm, Jan van de Kassteele, Theo J M Verheij, Florens G A Versteegh, Claire J P Boog, Cécile A C M van Els   +8 more
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Pertussis post-exposure prophylaxis among household contacts: a cost-utility analysis. [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Recent pertussis outbreaks have prompted re-examination of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) strategies, when immunization is not immediately protective.
Crowcroft, Natasha S, Gurol-Urganci, Ipek, Sander, Beate, Thampi, Nisha   +3 more
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Etiologies of Hospitalized Acute Bronchiolitis in Children 2 Years of Age and Younger: A 3 Years' Study During a Pertussis Epidemic

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021
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, Yuqing Wang, Anrong Li, Wujun Jiang, Qiuyan Xu, Min Wu, Zhengrong Chen, Chuangli Hao, Xunjun Shao, Jun Xu   +9 more
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Midwives\u27 knowledge, attitudes and learning needs regarding antenatal vaccination [PDF]

, 2018
Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and learning needs of midwives regarding antenatal vaccination. Design & Setting: A cross-sectional, paper-based survey of midwives employed at the only public tertiary maternity hospital in the Australian
Amirthalingam, Annette K. Regan, Bonville, Borbasi, Dabrera, Danielle Engelbrecht, Donna B Mak, Dube, Eppes, Groom, Hauck, Healy, Henninger, Ishola, Janice Butt, Kissin, Lee, Lisa Nicolaou, Liu, MacDougall, Maertens, Mak, McCarthy, Paul V Effler, Regan, Rikki Priest, Robbins, Ronit Cukierman, Schneider, Tong, Vila-Candel, Yvonne Hauck, Zaman   +32 more
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Seroprevalence of IgA and IgM antibodies to Bordetella pertussis in healthy Japanese donors: Assessment for the serological diagnosis of pertussis.

PLoS ONE, 2019
Pertussis is a human respiratory infection caused by the gram-negative bacterium, Bordetella pertussis. To evaluate the pertussis burden and vaccine efficacy, diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance should be based on accurate and valid diagnostic ...
Rei Fumimoto, Nao Otsuka, Hajime Kamiya, Tomimasa Sunagawa, Keiko Tanaka-Taya, Kazunari Kamachi, Keigo Shibayama   +6 more
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