Autotransporters are the core component of a molecular nano-machine that delivers cargo
proteins across the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Part of the type V secretion …

Despite high vaccine coverage, the incidence of pertussis is increasing in a number of
countries. Particularly alarming is the increase of pertussis in infants too young to be (fully) …

The technology of intravenous catheter access ports has evolved from open ports covered
by removable caps to more-sophisticated, closed versions containing mechanical valves …

Background. The incidence of reported pertussis among adolescents, adults, and young
infants has increased sharply over the past decade. Combined acellular pertussis vaccines …

Pertussis, an acute respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, classically manifests
as a protracted cough illness. The incidence of pertussis in the United States has been …

Two clinical studies were undertaken to evaluate the immunogenicity of an adult-type dTpa
booster vaccine (Boostrix™ by GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals). Blood samples taken prior to …

Reduced-antigen, combined diphtheria, tetanus and three-component acellular pertussis
vaccine (Tdap; Boostrix®) is indicated for booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus …

A combined DTPa–IPV booster vaccine was administered as a 4th or 5th dose after DTPa or
DTPw priming. Over 99% vaccines developed antibody levels considered to be protective to …

A pertussis outbreak in a hematology-oncology care unit involved 10 (8.5%) of 117
employees. The source was an employee who contracted pertussis via a family contact. No …

Introduction: Older children and adults, susceptible to pertussis because of waning
immunity, may serve as a reservoir of infection, leading to severe disease among young …