Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of antibodies against of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis among Thai adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Thai adolescents aged 11–20 years who had completed five doses of ...
Pimpika Hanvatananukul +7 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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Pertussis post-exposure prophylaxis among household contacts: a cost-utility analysis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Recent pertussis outbreaks have prompted re-examination of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) strategies, when immunization is not immediately protective.
Crowcroft, Natasha S +3 more
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Evaluation of Immunobiological Properties of Bordetella pertussis Vaccine Strains
The study performed as part of evaluation of immunobiological properties of Bordetella pertussis vaccine strains offered an opportunity to standardize pertussis bacterial mass based on the content of surface antigens — agglutinogens 1, 2 and 3.
I. A. Alekseeva, O. V. Perelygina
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Increase in pertussis cases along with high prevalence of two emerging genotypes of Bordetella pertussis in Perú, 2012 [PDF]
As has occurred in many regions worldwide, in 2012 the incidence of pertussis increased in Perú. This epidemiologic situation has been associated with a waning vaccine-induced immunity and the adaptation of Bordetella pertussis to vaccine-induced ...
Bailon, H +3 more
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The association between vaccine hesitancy and pertussis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Robust routine immunization schedules for pertussis-containing vaccines have been applied for years, but pertussis outbreaks remain a worldwide problem. This study aimed to investigate the association between vaccine hesitancy and pertussis in
Yuning Wang +5 more
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Pertussis is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Even though its current vaccine coverage is relatively broad, they still have some shortcomings such as short protection time and might be incapable of blocking the spread ...
Han Xu +10 more
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Outer-Membrane-Vesicle-Associated O Antigen, a Crucial Component for Protecting Against Bordetella parapertussis Infection [PDF]
Bordetella parapertussis is a respiratory-disease pathogen producing symptomatology similar to that of pertussis but of underestimated incidence and with no specific vaccine existing. We recently designed a vaccine candidate from B.
Bartel, Erika Belén +8 more
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Rare Detection of Bordetella pertussis Pertactin-Deficient Strains in Argentina
Pertussis resurgence had been attributed to waning vaccine immunity and Bordetella pertussis adaptation to escape vaccine-induced immunity. Circulating bacteria differ genotypically from strains used in production of pertussis vaccine.
Francisco Carriquiriborde +6 more
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Midwives\u27 knowledge, attitudes and learning needs regarding antenatal vaccination [PDF]
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 +32 more
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