Despite high rates of vaccination, pertussis resurgence has been reported worldwide in
recent years, including in Italy, especially in older adults. Chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Introduction: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a vaccine-preventable disease; however,
neither natural-nor vaccine-induced protection is life-long. Although generally not severe in …

Despite the implementation of effective paediatric vaccination programmes, pertussis
remains a global health problem. Disease epidemiology has changed over time, shifting …

Infectious diseases can impact chronic medical conditions. However, it is currently not clear
how pertussis correlates with preexisting or underlying disorders. We reviewed literature …

Pertussis or whooping cough remains one of the most poorly controlled vaccine-preventable
diseases across the world. Universal vaccination has dramatically reduced its incidence but …

Background Resurgence of pertussis in the post-vaccination era has been reported in
Western countries. A shift of cases from school-age children to adolescents, adults and …

Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease, caused by bacterium Bordetella pertussis
(BP), that presents vague symptoms due to which only 1% of cases can be diagnosed. 1 A …

Pertussis has several notable consequences, causing economic burden, increased strain on
healthcare facilities, and reductions in quality of life. Recent years have seen a trend toward …

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella
pertussis. Despite the implementation of immunization programs and high vaccine coverage …

Introduction: Pertussis is a highly contagious disease of the respiratory tract which is caused
by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and is most severe in those< 1 year of age. A vaccine …